Humor & Spirituality

Laughter is carbonated holiness.
~ Anne Lamott

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Spirituality and The Practice of Clowning by Alex Chamberlain

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Joyful Noise Letter

Books on Humor and Spirituality

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• Christenson*, Kinza - Burnt Toast & Jam: Stories and Thoughts to Fill Your Heart and Lift Your Spirit(2008)
• Cousins, Norman - Head First: The Biology of Hope and the Healing Power of the Human Spirit (1989)
• Cortino, Becky - How to Establish a Hospital Clown or Creative Ministry Guide (A Heart 4 Clowning) (2008)
• Eberhart, Cy - IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMOR: A Guide to the Humorous Life (2005)
• Hinson, Jack - Laughter Was God's Idea: Stories About Healing Humor (2013)
• Kwan*, Jackie - Almost Home; Embracing the Magical Connection Between Positive Humor & Spirituality (2002)
• Martin, James - Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life (2012)
• Morreall, John - Comedy, Tragedy, and Religion (1999) and Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor (New Directions in Aesthetics, No. 9) (2009)
• Ricard, Matthieu - Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill (2007)
• Samra, Cal and Rose - Good Humor: God's Kids Say The Funniest Things (2011) and The Laughter Prescription (The Holy Humor Series) (1999) and Mirth for the Millennium (The Holy Humor Series) (1999)
• Smollin, Anne Bryan - Live, Laugh, and Be Blessed: Finding Humor and Holiness in Everyday Moments (2006)
• Sparks*, Susan - Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor (2010)
• Swami, Om - A Fistful Of Love: Wisdom and Humor from a Monk's Bowl (2015)
• Telushkin, Joseph - Jewish Humor: What the Best Jewish Jokes Say About the Jews (1998)
• Thich Nhat Hanh - Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices (2009)