A young blonde secured a job as a physical education teacher for a group of 16-year-olds. As she was supervising the students playing soccer on the field, she noticed one boy standing alone at the far end, away from the others. She approached the youngster out of pity. “Hey there, everything is alright?” she inquired politely. The youngster nodded. Observing his reluctance to join the game, she encouraged him by saying,

“You can go and have fun with the others, you know.” Continue reading to learn what occurred. To her amazement, the youngster shook his head. “I think it’s best if I stay here,” he said. The teacher asked further: “And why is that, honey?” The youngster glanced at her, puzzled, and responded, “Because I’m the goalie!” Laughing together not only develops connection, but it also relieves stress and brightens even the most mundane of circumstances. In a world full of tension and severity, moments like these remind us of the joy and simplicity that laughter brings.