Some spiritual disciplines are so focused on transcending everything that they can’t appreciate the silly side of life any more. If you can’t laugh no more, you are already dead and have to be reborn as a sitcom character. Laughter is good for the soul and an excellent tool to overcome fear.

You don’t need to save a whole country or lead some important peace negotiations. Sometimes a smile and a friendly gesture towards a total stranger can contribute to world peace. But most of all - make peace with yourself. Any inner war is worth pacifying. So go for your personal noble Nobel prize - you can only win!

One more entry for the science of the bleeding obvious: laughing is good for you. Why is it such a challenge for modern humans to follow simple insights? Most work places could use more humor. Laughter is the best social glue out there. Plus laughter is the best way to confront and dissolve your inner demons.