笑文: After 50, when tragedy meets laughter(50歲以後，當悲劇遇上歡笑) (東加豆)

笑文: After 50, when tragedy meets laughter(50歲以後，當悲劇遇上歡笑) (東加豆)

自從過了50歲之後，我常常覺得人生像一場悲劇多過喜劇。或許是因為生老病死的事情漸漸多了起來，身邊的朋友、家人，甚至自己，都開始面對健康上的挑戰。身體不再像年輕時那樣輕盈有力，偶爾的小病小痛也讓人感到無奈。生活的節奏似乎變得沉重，心情有時也會感到一陣陣的壓迫感。

每個星期，我會抽出三天在清晨去游泳。當我踏入泳池，偶爾會聽到有人對我說：「你很勤力呀！」這句話聽起來像是讚美，但卻讓我感到有些疑惑。游泳不是我自己喜歡的運動嗎？既然是喜歡的事情，為什麼會被說成「勤力」呢？這讓我開始思考，或許在中老年的人群中，運動已經不再是單純的興趣，而是為了健康而不得不做的「任務」。如果沒有健康的壓力，我還會每天堅持運動嗎？老實說，可能不會。儘管我喜歡運動，但那種為了健康而不得不做的感覺，總讓我有些無奈。

生活中的無奈還不止這些。病人的痛苦、照顧者的壓力、藥物的副作用、醫療的種種問題，這些都像一塊塊沉重的石頭，壓在我的心頭。每當看到身邊的人因為病痛而受苦，或是自己面對健康上的挑戰時，心情總是難以輕鬆。有時候，我會覺得自己像是被困在一個無形的空洞中。 

直到我遇見了「大笑瑜伽」，這一切才開始有了轉變。第一次參加大笑瑜伽時，我其實有點懷疑：這真的有用嗎？只是笑一笑，就能改變心情嗎？但當我跟著大家一起笑，笑得前仰後合，笑得眼淚都流出來時，我發現自己的心情真的輕鬆了許多。那些壓在心頭的負面情緒，像是被笑聲沖淡了。大笑瑜伽教會了我，面對生活中的無奈和壓力，與其沉溺其中，不如用笑聲來回應它。 

現在，每當我感到心情沉重時，我就會試著讓自己笑一笑。笑聲像是一把鑰匙，打開了心中的枷鎖，雖然人生依然有許多無奈，但大笑瑜伽讓我學會了用另一種方式去面對它。 

謝謝大笑 

珍惜好時光!

東加豆

After 50, when tragedy meets laughter

Since turning 50, life has felt more like a tragedy than a comedy. Perhaps it's because aging, illness, and death have become increasingly present. Friends, family, and even I myself are facing health challenges. My body isn't as light and strong as it used to be, and minor aches and pains have become a frustrating reality. Life feels heavier, and I often experience waves of pressure. 

Three mornings a week, I swim. Sometimes, people tell me, "You're so diligent!" It sounds like a compliment, but it leaves me questioning. Swimming is something I enjoy. Why is it described as "diligent"? It makes me think that for older people, exercise isn't just a hobby anymore; it's a necessary task for health. Without the pressure of maintaining my health, would I still do strength exercises, stretching and Qigong  every day? Honestly, probably not. Even though I like it, the feeling of having to exercise for health's sake leaves me feeling helpless. 

The helplessness doesn't stop there. The suffering of patients, the stress on caregivers, side effects of medication, and various medical issues—they all feel like heavy stones on my chest. Seeing loved ones suffer from illness, or facing my own health challenges, makes it hard to feel lighthearted. Sometimes, I feel trapped in an invisible void. 

Then I discovered Laughter Yoga. Everything started to change. At my first session, I was skeptical. Could simply laughing really change my mood? But as I laughed with everyone else, laughing until I cried, I felt so much lighter. The negative emotions pressing down on me seemed to be washed away by the laughter. Laughter Yoga taught me that instead of dwelling on life's frustrations and pressures, I could respond with laughter.

Now, whenever I feel down, I try to laugh. Laughter is like a key, unlocking the chains in my heart. Life still has its challenges, but Laughter Yoga has taught me a new way to face them.

Thank you, laughter.

Cherish the good times!

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2025 March