Last night when I discovered this celebration of World Laughter Day, I was amazed and grateful at the timeliness of this laughing fest. I had been struggling with fear after receiving some bad news, but instead of burying the fear, I decided I needed to examine it and meditate. I remembered that laughter was one antidote to fear and before I started meditating, I opened the Siddha Yoga path website and there was my perfect antidote!
I am so grateful for the Guru's grace.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Laughter is magical—when I laugh wholeheartedly, I feel internal bliss! It is a blessing to see this video during this time. It is indeed heartwarming to hear Gurumayi ji's laughter. Let’s spread and share laughter around us!
Dehu Road, India
When I saw this video, I felt the desire to send it to everybody I know because the laughter is so contagious, so light, so joyous. I do clown therapy for children and the first thing we teach them is to laugh with all their heart for themselves and then for others. It really, really works!
Naples, Italy
As I watched the World Laughter Day video, I felt so light and carefree as the vibrations of my own laughter washed over me like a spring shower. I felt cleansed. My spirits lifted and I remembered that laughter truly
is the best medicine.
I am grateful to Gurumayi for reminding me that some of the simplest experiences in life are precious moments to cherish.
Texas, United States
Oh, this was so lovely! I was just thinking about how doing the practices, aligning with the Self, and cultivating the virtues support me in sharing joy, love, and laughter with my family, friends, and the world. I was thinking about how fortunate I am to have so much grace in my life, to have such a wonderful Guru. With a heart overflowing with gratitude, I visited the Siddha Yoga path website and was greeted with this-- the sweet sounds of laughter! I'm laughing, smiling, grinning—inside and out.
New Delhi, India
Anytime I remember this video, I start laughing. It just comes from within. Also, when I remember some of the people I have offered
seva with and their pure, free laugh, I laugh with a big sound—HA HA HA.
Sometimes when I remember mistakes I have made, I laugh at myself.
Indore, India
Oh, how adorable everyone in this video is! What a joy to see so many glowing, smiling, chuckling faces. The unexpected, silly happiness of this little video rippled right through me. I can feel it in my belly, like a warm light glowing.
Thank you, beloved Gurumayi, for reminding us every day to enjoy our aliveness.
California, United States
When I opened this wonderful video, I allowed myself to join in the laughter fully. I laughed so much and I felt so connected!
All that laughing then allowed me to have a fully open heart for when Lakshmi Wells started singing. The words of the song went straight into my heart: “With songs and laughter, embrace the Guru's grace!” I felt so much joy and peace.
Happy World Laughter Day!
New York, United States
I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw the Siddha Yoga Swamis and students laughing so genuinely as I opened the “Laugh, Perchance?” minisite in honor of World Laughter Day. Another gift from our beloved Gurumayi in these trying times. She never stops giving! Tears of joy filled my eyes and I´ve started to laugh and laugh with a great feeling of gratitude pervading my heart.
Mexico City, Mexico
One thing I love the most on this planet is hearing Gurumayi's laughter! It is filled with so much energy, lightness, happiness, and love.
Concarneau, France
I watched this video after a long day of work. From the moment I started watching, I laughed. And laughed. And laughed. In fact, I continued to laugh long after the video ended. My cheeks hurt and my eyes filled with tears of happiness. All the ups and downs of the day disappeared and I was once again connected to the simple joy that accompanies a smile and uninhibited laughter.
Such fun!
Paddington, Australia
I love this video! While watching everyone laughing, I started laughing too. I don’t remember laughing so freely and openly for quite some time. It was amazing to see that I didn’t have to try to laugh, as the happiness was simply flowing from my heart. All day I heard from my colleagues that I had a new spark in my eye! I knew that Gurumayi’s grace and the gift of "Honoring World Laughter Day" was the source of the spark.
California, United States
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for this laughter video! I am watching it every day early in the morning and before going to bed. It makes my day lighter!
Ohio, United States
This video is so divine! It's changing the atmosphere in my home into lightheartedness. I am feeling refreshed! We are playing this video again and again at home.
In this video, I especially loved the song line that says, “With songs and laughter, embrace the Guru’s grace.” Hearing Gurumayi's voice near the end was a perfect opportunity for me to do just that. It felt to me as if Gurumayi is going to each and every Siddha Yogi's house, spreading her divine laughter and blessings.
Dombivli, India
How silly! How joy-filled! How divine! How fun! How expanding! How light-filled! How perfect!
Washington, United States
I had never thought that laughing is such a great practice, which has no language. As I watched this video at midnight, I was laughing and feeling its positive energy enter my heart and my whole body.
I had never believed that simple laughing could change my thinking; I thought that to smile, I always needed a reason. But this video shows me that I can laugh whenever I want, and I can be happy and enjoy my entire life for no particular reason.
Ghoti, India
This was such an ecstatic start to my day! The world felt like a happy place to live in, and I felt wrapped in unconditional love.
I thought about how many times a day I laugh or make others laugh. I wondered if my laughter is pure, emerging from a space of joy, fun, and happiness—a sweet tingle in the mind and body. And I also wondered how often I might laugh at someone else’s expense. I thought about how I want to focus on the former type of laughter and make an effort to be in a happy, laughing state.
Mumbai, India
Watching the swamis and staff laughing brought me a heartfelt smile and a question: “When have I had a hearty laugh?“ The answer: “Not recently.”
Then I recalled several images of Bade Baba, Baba, and Gurumayi laughing with total freedom, straight from the heart. I remembered how I laughed with them. At those times, I felt my chest opening, allowing my breath to swing into action easefully. This experience made me aware that I would like to grab any opportunity to laugh out loud and free myself from underlying contraction. I am so grateful for this reminder that laughter is so important in my life.
Nairobi, Kenya
What a fantastic video!!! As I was watching it, I decided to join in. First, tears came because of my laughter, and then, tears of sadness came as I realized that it’s been a while since I laughed like this. So I made a commitment to myself to put laughter into practice more often.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for reminding me to do this practice, which connects me to my inner joy.
Mexico City, Mexico
This video is SO funny and great. I'm thrilled and astounded to see and join all these wonderful beings in their laughter and pure joy! And what a gift to hear Gurumayi laughing as well.
Although I missed World Laughter Day on Sunday, I am laughing and enjoying it now.
Colorado, United States
Laughter! It's so contagious! I caught the laughter from everyone at Shree Muktananda Ashram all the way over here in Australia. We're not so far apart at all!
Murrumbeena, Australia
I was preparing to send an important, serious letter when, just before sending it, I wanted to visit the Siddha Yoga website for a blessing. On the homepage of the website I saw "Honoring World Laughter Day." I laughed with great joy.
I am so grateful, and I am now ready to send the letter.
Thorsager, Denmark
Oh, what fun! At first, I had no reaction. Then I smiled, then I started laughing, then happiness arose, and there I was just letting go and being one with joy. What a great way to find the divine within.
Sydney, Australia
Just now I watched the laughter bubbling up from all those beloved people on my computer screen, and I couldn’t stop laughing myself. But beneath all my laughter, such a deep feeling of love for them and for all of us arose in my heart. I felt so happy to see such unbounded, uninhibited happiness being shared within my dear family of Siddha Yogis. In my experience, laughter fills us with love. Now I can go to the Siddha Yoga path website whenever I feel like connecting to this love. Marvelous!
Beccles, United Kingdom
I am grateful for the reminder that today is World Laughter Day! I love it. I appreciate it. I will unite with it. I draw grace from it. I honor it. Laughter draws me closer to others.
Virginia, United States
This is the best! All this laughter is so good that it seems impossible not to laugh together and embrace the Guru’s grace!
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What a delight to enter the Universal Hall and open this unexpected video! I couldn't stop erupting in laughter with everyone each time they started to laugh.
My husband and I have been following the Siddha Yoga path together for four decades. Laughter is a cornerstone of our marriage and is a huge factor in its longevity. Our spirits seem to continually become lighter and lighter.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this experience of unbridled joy!
California, United States
Right now, it seems my mind isn't busy with thoughts because it is full of laughter. My mind seems to have forgotten about worries and fears. When I try to think about them, all that I can remember is the dear Siddha Yogis laughing, Gurumayi's strong voice, and myself joining in laughter!
California, United States
What a wonderful surprise to visit the Siddha Yoga path website and see this video! I immediately called my family, and we sat watching it and simply laughed. My young children loved it and asked to play it again and again! The laughter resounded all day throughout the house.
Pune, India
Hahahaha!
Watching this video I laughed so hard, tears were rolling down my face! I'm still smiling, as laugher inside of me is continuing to bubble up. And it was so perfect! All weekend long I had been praying for something to help me break through a challenging situation—and here was this beautiful video and the teaching it carries.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this blissful spiritual path.
Virginia, United States
What a great Laughter Day! How fun it was to see the Siddha Yoga swamis and students and their smiling faces! And did I hear Gurumayi? How wonderful. I laughed until I cried. And then I watched the video again.
Tennessee, United States