The other suggestion would be that your humor comes from an open heart. Allen and Jacki, I think that the idea of using laughter as a healing tool seems so strange and perhaps daunting to many so instead of even considering humor as a means for healing, it's not even given recognition. Tears and laughter are very similar. However, we must remember not to cover up our tears with laughter. Grieving is very important and needs to be done if we are to put that loss or sadness behind us.
Situations often contain humor no matter how upsetting or sad they are.
The problem is when we get in that state, we don't see the humor that naturally occurs. But it is there and sometimes it takes a while before we see it. It gives us a nanosecond of relief from the grief. And perhaps, if we can see the humor, there is hope that things are not that bad. Allen, you shared with me a truly wonderful story about using humor to help you cope with the loss of your dear wife.