Uzume: The Goddess of Laughter, Lightness & Letting Go
May 25, 2025
Today we open our practice with the joyful, irreverent spirit of Uzume — the Japanese goddess of laughter, play, and the kind of cheeky mischief that melts away even the darkest of moods.
Uzume reminds us that spirituality doesn’t have to be so serious.
That healing doesn’t have to be heavy.
And that sometimes the most powerful medicine is a full-bellied laugh and a little bit of silliness.
The Gift of Uzume: Remembering Joy
As we grow older, many of us slowly forget how to play. We become proper. Responsible. We carry the weight of the world — and somewhere along the way, we put our inner child in a corner and tell her to be quiet.
But Uzume says no.
She invites that child back into the room with glitter, giggles, and the audacity to dance just because it feels good. She whispers:
“What if you didn’t take it all so seriously?”
“What if joy was sacred, too?”
And truly — it is.
The Goddess Who Brought Back the Sun
There’s a beautiful myth from Japanese folklore that tells the story of Uzume’s power.
When the Sun Goddess became angry and withdrew into a cave, the world fell into darkness. The gods tried everything to coax her out — but nothing worked. Until Uzume stepped up.
She didn’t beg. She didn’t plead.
She danced.
She cracked jokes. She made fun. She let herself be wild and free and a little bit naughty. And the gods laughed — they laughed so hard, they shook the heavens.
And hearing that joy, the Sun Goddess peeked out. Curiosity turned to delight, and the light returned to the world.
Uzume didn’t force the light to come back — she drew it out with joy.
Enlightenment = Lightness
In so many traditions, we seek “enlightenment.” But what if it’s not some far-off mystical goal?
What if enlightenment is simply the return of lightness — the willingness to not carry everything so heavily?
To let your joy be holy.
To remember how to laugh at yourself.
To dance, even when life feels murky.
To feel the sun rising from within you.
Because when you reconnect with joy — real, embodied, playful joy — you become magnetic. You shine. You remind the people around you that it’s safe to soften.
Your Invitation Today
Take a deep breath. Feel your body.
And ask: When was the last time I truly laughed?
Let Uzume walk with you today. Invite her into your life through:
✨ A spontaneous dance party in the kitchen
✨ A joke with a friend, just to be silly
✨ Watching a comedy, or even laughing at how serious your “to-do list” sounds
✨ Letting your inner child lead — even just for a few minutes
And remember: You are allowed to enjoy this life.
You are allowed to feel light again.
You are allowed to giggle your way into healing.
Uzume shows us that laughter is holy. Joy is medicine. And lightness is a path to enlightenment.
So loosen up, gorgeous soul. Laugh a little louder today. 💫
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