The Positive Dog Chapter: 4

Study Notes

Laughter can generate smiles and improve one's mood.
It reduces stress, boosts the immune system, relaxes muscles, and adds joy to life.
Laughter is a free and accessible way to feel positive emotions.
One can think of funny experiences or jokes to get started with laughing.
Norman Cousins, a man diagnosed with a painful illness, used laughter therapy to heal himself by watching comedies and reading humorous stories.
He discovered that a 10-minute belly laugh could help him sleep two hours without pain, and eventually, he was off painkillers and sleeping pills.

Laughter can generate smiles and improve one's mood.
It reduces stress, boosts the immune system, relaxes muscles, and adds joy to life.
Laughter is a free and accessible way to feel positive emotions.
One can think of funny experiences or jokes to get started with laughing.
Norman Cousins, a man diagnosed with a painful illness, used laughter therapy to heal himself by watching comedies and reading humorous stories.
He discovered that a 10-minute belly laugh could help him sleep two hours without pain, and eventually, he was off painkillers and sleeping pills.

Laughter can generate smiles and improve one's mood.
Bubba believes that if you want a smile, you can have one by laughing more, and thinking of things that make you laugh.

Laughter improves your mood, reduces stress, boosts your immune system, relaxes your muscles, and adds joy to your life.
Laughter is a free and priceless "drug" that can be self-administered anytime.

Norman Cousins, a man diagnosed with a painful incurable illness, used laughter as a form of therapy.
He filled his body and brain with positive emotions by watching Marx Brothers movies and reading humorous stories.
Cousins discovered that a 10-minute hearty belly laugh could help him sleep two hours without pain.
He eventually stopped using painkillers and sleeping pills.

Feeding the positive dog is about cultivating positive thoughts and emotions.
Bubba teaches that positive dogs live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
The phrase "whichever one you feed grows" suggests that one's thoughts and emotions can shape their reality.

Matt learned that laughter can bring real smiles and happiness.
Bubba's lessons emphasize the importance of positive thoughts and emotions in shaping one's life.
The concept of "feeding the positive dog" is a metaphor for cultivating positivity and happiness.