In reality however, when you have a serious illness, it is often difficult to laugh and identify those things that bring you joy.
your favorite bar of chocolate/snack.
and keep adding to your box. Ask friends and family for their recommendations of good movies and books. Then when you have a bad day or are going for treatment, dip into the box and chose something to lift your spirits and at the same time, you'll be boosting your immune system.
Or what about trying out some laughter yoga? Laughter yoga was the brainchild of Dr Madan Kataria, a physician from Mumbai, India. It combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing and many laughter clubs meet regularly all over the world. Find a group near you and give it a try. Click on this link for a Sonoma County Laughter yoga group that meets regularly.