Unusual Channel
By Ma. Renette B. Uy

Always have time to laugh

Dear readers, this week have been so busy and my schedules are so hectic I didn't really have time to sit down and write an article. Instead, I want to share this funny stories to all of you because despite the busy schedule I had this week I still had time to read these funny jokes I received in my email. I really had a busy schedule this week but I found time to laugh because, believe it or not, it's the best way to feel young and look young. And since I am in a state of euphoria because God has been so good to me as always, I would like to share it with you so here goes….

Joke #1: Compassion With an Umbrella

A Western Buddhist woman was in India, studying with her teacher. She was riding with another woman friend in a rickshaw-like carriage, when they were attacked by a man on the street. In the end, the attacker only succeeded in frightening the women, but the Buddhist woman was quite upset by the event and told her teacher so. She asked him what she should have done— what would have been the appropriate, Buddhist response. The teacher said very simply, "You should have very mindfully and with great compassion whacked the attacker over the head with your umbrella."

Joke #2: How Much is a Sermon Worth?

One beautiful Sunday morning, a minister announced to his congregation: "My good people, I have here in my hands three sermons... a $100 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $50 sermon that lasts fifteen minutes, and a $10 sermon that lasts a full hour. Now, we'll take the collection and see which one I'll deliver."

Joke #3: Hymns By Word Association

A minister decided to do something a little different one Sunday morning. He said, "Today, in church, I am going to say a single word and you are going to help me preach.” Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever hymn comes to your mind. The pastor shouted out, "Cross!" Immediately the congregation started singing, in unison, "The Old Rugged Cross." The pastor hollered out, "Grace!" The congregation began to sing "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound..." The pastor said, "Power." The congregation sang "There Is Power in the Blood." The Pastor said, "Sex." The congregation fell in total silence. Everyone was in shock. They all nervously began to look around at each other, afraid to say anything. Then all of a sudden, way from in the back of the church, a little old 87-year-old grandmother stood up and began to sing "Precious Memories."

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

• 1. Free your heart from hatred – Forgive no matter what!
• 2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen
• 3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
• 4. Give more.
• 5. Expect less

Laugh for it is the only way to feel happy and live fully.

 “The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind.”