In the Pursuit of Happiness

Meet the Artist: Esther Ouray
Collaborator: Hanna Kuluvar Esparza

With the advance of global warming, gun violence, and an increasing disparity between the wealthy and the poor, ever feel like you just need a good laugh? In the Pursuit of Happiness aims to bring an infusion of laughter, the best medicine, into the community.  In the Pursuit of Happiness promotes wellness, connection, and joy. Artist Esther Ouray offers guided “laughter exercise” gatherings. A laughter gathering releases endorphins, provides a cardiovascular workout, relieves stress, and is communal fun. Sharing the common language of laughter, Laughter Gatherings are appropriate for all ages- children, teens, adults, seniors- and all abilities. Laughter Gatherings last approximately one hour. A Gathering can be held in homes, community spaces, the work place, schools, yards, parks.

To host a Laughter Gathering, set up a time with Esther Ouray, invite neighbors, friends, and family, and be willing to laugh. Contact h at 612-229-1641 or runningwoman5457@yahoo.com.

Keep an eye out for upcoming public Laugh Ins held in mid May – mid June, 2014.

If you want to be part of a pop up Laughter Flash Mob! to incite spontaneous chuckling and guffawing, contact Hanna Kuluvar Esparza: 612-876-5510 or hannaheart1@gmail.com.

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  • Esther and a participant laughing.

    Esther and a participant laughing.