Older People Don't Laugh Enough

We'd Be Healthier and Happier If We Did

Recall the last time your were grumpy? Likely you had some level of pain, either physical or mental. As we age, pain becomes so common we just try to put up with it. But research suggest that laughter can help.
Welcome to my laughter website. I run it for older adults specifically.
I'm R A Murphy. I'm an old guy myself, in my late seventies, .

We know laughter does help. Multiple research studies have shown that mirth can have a positive effect on our bodies, our hearts, our mind, our circulation, our breathing.
Personally, I believe when we have more fun, we become a more positive force in our world. When we laugh more, and enjoy our lives more, we're able to give more to others.

If you agree those are important things, please join me. If not, stick around anyway, I think you'll enjoy it.
Let's have some fun!

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Through my podcast, audio reflections, videos, and written guides, I share stories, insights, and simple practices that help you live more intentionally — from the inside out.

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Whether you're transitioning out of a career, facing changes in relationships, or just rethinking what you want from life, this site is here to help you navigate forward—on your terms.

Together, we’ll explore three key paths to thriving after 55:

🤝The Path of Inner Purpose

Discover What Matters Now

The heart of my work is what I call The Gentle Purpose Path — a way of finding meaning without pressure or pretense.

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Presence: noticing the life you already have

Purpose: discovering where your time and heart want to go next

Peace: learning to live with gratitude, trust, and grace

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When You Start Asking What Matters

Letting Go of Busyness

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A Note from R.A. Murphy

These years can be your most meaningful yet — not because of what you accomplish, but because of how mindfully you live them.

If you’re ready to rediscover your sense of purpose and peace, I invite you to listen, reflect, and walk this path with me.

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