Comments on: When Bad Things Happen To Good People

by: Hasu Ramji

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:55:29 +0000

Dear Madan and Madhuri
Great inspiring story - you “walk your talk” and you “laugh at the demons”.
The demons are of course our negative thinking leading to limiting & destructive beliefs leading to negative responses and ill health.
Thank you and with best wishes, Hasu

by: Deniz Keller

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:08:56 +0000

Dear Madan and Madhurı,

I thank you in gratitude for sharing your life experiences. You continue to teach us by example and sincerety how to bring joy,health and peace in our lives no matter what life presents to us.
My prayers are with you both and I hope it will make you happy to know that Laughter Yoga is also happening in İzmir, Turkey!
Sending you unlimited love and light with Turkish delight!
Your student,
Deniz Keller
İzmir,Turkey

by: Sharan Sarai

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:41:07 +0000

Dear Madam and Madhuri,

I just read your diary and I will do ardas tonight that Madhuri recoverys quickly. I was really inspired reading your diary. Both of you are in my thoughts.
I treasure those moments we spend in Mallorca May laughter bring you both to happiness and speedy recovery quickly
take care,, punjabi student Sharan Kaur

by: Geoffrey Molloy

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:20:32 +0000

Dear Madan and Madhuri

I hope that Madhuri’s recovery is rapid and complete. Thank you Madan for taking this experience and using it for the benefit of us all.

You are in our prayers and thoughts

With much love

hahahahahaha (even in the darkest moments)

Geoffrey and Rhea

by: mailien matin

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:57:24 +0000

Hi Dr. Kataria I am so grateful that your beloved Madhuri is well and have recovered. Your name KATARIA ia so blessed in Malay kata is Say or saying RIA is happy riang is happiness!! therefore Kataria is saying happiness!! In this world of suffering and war all over the world it is a blessing that your laughter club is a symbol of happiness and peace throughout the world.The suffering and the pain inflicted on your wife and the calm that you have received through your laughter training is what strengthen you spiritually and physically.
We learned so much from your laughter training and we are ever so grateful to you and your wife Madhuri.
Have a peaceful and wonderful time and may the laughter continue forever …
Mailien matin Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia The Land Below The Wind.

by: Lisa Booth

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:26:39 +0000

Dear Dr Kataria,

Even though we know intellectually that life changes all the time, it is still quite shocking to learn of Madhuri’s accident. I’m glad to hear that she is recovering well. She is such a beautiful, radiant and inspiring person.

Thank you for sharing your insights on how to deal with trying times. The evening after reading the story I had to stay up very late in the morning to take care of my son (again!). At 4am when he was still not showing any signs of going back to sleep I started crying in frustration and despair…”Why won’t he go to sleep, Why, Why, Why?!” Your voice came into my head and said,”Don’t ask why. Answer what next.” I was recharged with enough hope to go back at it and with loving compassion finally resolved the situation.

Big love from Tokyo,
Lisa and William

by: Christina Watson

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:13:10 +0000

Dear Dr. Madan, Hi! I enjoyed reading the article you wrote on,”When Bad Things Happen to Good People”! My mom Nancy told me it was just an excellent article that your wrote with lots of thought and meaning in it, and I think that as well!!! I am so very Happy that Madhuri’s recovery is going very well for her. I hope her recovery continues to go well for her during her healing journey, with the very serious accident that came to her in Singapore.
Best Wishes to you Dr. Madan and to Madhuri! I will keep you both in my prayers. Love From Christina Watson.( Owen Sound,ON,Canada)

by: Liliana DeLeo

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:10:11 +0000

Hello Dr. Kataria,
Thank you for writting this inspiring and thought-provoking article. I am very happy to know that your wife is doing much better. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Madhuri.
God bless.
Liliana DeLeo

by: Heather Ruth Podrow

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:54:46 +0000

Hello Dr. Kataria,

First of all I’d like to say how grateful I am to the universe to hear that your beloved Madhuri is recovering so well–she is meant to be here to help you continue to heal the world through laughter. What a perfect example to show others who may be still a little
hesitant about the benefits of Laugher Yoga.

I was blessed by Raman Dhar, a Certified Laughter Coach living in Coquitlam, BC, Canada who opened his home to start another Laughter Club when he heard of my grieving over the deaths of my beloved husband and not too long after, my beloved sister; both from cancer. Last year I then took the Laugher Leader training with your friend Alan O’Meara and his business partner (and friend) Farah Nazarali. Not long after the training I was given the opportunity to sub for Farah at her club in Vancouver. I now am leading a class at a community centre in Burnaby BC where I live.

In closing, I will be eternally grateful for this wonderful gift of laughter which has turned my life right around!!! I laugh every day and it’s so delightful to just walk down the street, feel the joy of living and “laugh for no reason”!

God Bless Always,
Heather Podrow (we used to call ourselves Two Peas in a Podrow)

by: Carolyn Nicholson

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:44:45 +0000

Oh Oh No No No……….but Yes Yes Yes to all your sharings……….how Wonderful you are Madan, to turn an awful event into a Blessing…..not only for you but all of us, because you make us realise that even when we are feeling pain in any situation…we can still laugh…………and then enjoy the present moment because that is all we have………It made me so Happy to see Madhuri smiling again, YOU TWO have made a difference to the World so the worlds Love and prayers WILL make a difference to you both because thats what you deserve so please both take it easy and enjoy the Blessings that you Both are…to each other and to all of us…
I Love you Both,
Carolyn Nicholson, Eltham Laughter Club, Victoria , Australia.

by: Linda Leclerc

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:49:04 +0000

My dear Madan.
Thank you so much for telling us all this… this is quite an inspiration! As always! I was reading my notes from San Diego conference the other day and found something that inspired me on exactly what I needed to be inspired on! And today, I read this and I need to thank you for it inspired me on something else I needed to be helped with!
I am so very releaved that Madhuri is feeling better and that you too are feeling better! You two are surrounded by love, light and laughter and I know that people from all over the world are breathing for you… The Laughter Clubs members and leaders are laughing for you every day!
I am sending you my love, light, serenity and peace.
Bravo for the great (and new!) picture of the 2 of you of the “cover” of this newsletter!
You look MARVELOUS!
Love, joy and laughter
Linda

by: Denise Irish

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:38:47 +0000

Dear Madan and Madhuri,

Oh My! I was just laughing through life until I read your story. I am so sorry to hear of this! We truly are connected in this life as I could feel the pain in your text. I am pleased that Madhuri is well again. Thank you so much for sharing this most intimate detail of your lives with us. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Life truly is fleeting, we always must live each moment as if it is our very last—full and without the need for regret! It is such a precious thing.
Namaste
Denise Irish, TeeHee Tampa

by: mohinder anand

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:19:40 +0000

sorry to learn about the unexpected accident. however, its a great and miracle escape in a foreign land. God is great and so we call HIM almighty.
Your positive attitude is aappeciated and your message is clear.
Wish her full recovery sooner than soonest from injuries and mental shock. she is strong and bold having your loving support.
neelam and I pray for her good health and healthy life.
regards
mohinder

by: Amy Beard

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:23:04 +0000

What an inspiration you are! A true hero in my world!
It is such a wise thing you have shared - looking at every incident optimistically and deciding how we will go FORWARD rather than looking back is so powerful. Thank you for sharing your insights and your very personal story.
I had tears streaming down my face as I read of how Madhuri was hurt and your stressful, frightened time in the hospital. But by the end of your essay, my tears were tears of happiness. I am so grateful Madhuri is getting better and I am so grateful for all that you both have given to the world and to me personally by teaching us all to laugh for the HEALTH of it! You inspire me every day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Blessings, Health,Love and Giggles,
Amy Beard
Quesnel Laughter Club - B.C. Canada
and www.blogtalkradio.com/Laughing-Lady on the www

by: Dr Gita Suraj Narayan

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:47:07 +0000

I am extemely proud of you and your wifes couragious efforts during this demise. As we all know that the good you have done for world transformation through laughter and continue to do so has reverberated on postive outcomes for madhuri as her healing process within such a short time is miraculous. So when we decide to serve the world GOD in his grand scheme of things alos sees us as beneficiaries of our our own efforts to do for others. I firmly believe that the greatest investment in life is not in material existence but in the eradication of human suffering through laughter.
Take care
Namaste
with lots of love,light and laughter
Dr.Gita Suraj-narayan
South Africa