In praise of hilarity

Charles Stevenson reflects on some words from Psalm 98

'The park turned out to be a wonderful place: Muslims, Christians, Hindus and who-knows-what all mingling jovially together.' | Photo: Keoni Cabral / flickr CC.

Doubled over in uncontrollable laughter, mirth pulsing through the entire body, and an underlying relaxation amongst confidantes. This is the excitement that my nephews, young university chaps, enjoy. Happiness abounds. ‘Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee’ – Ecclesiastes 11:9.

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