“The theater is a place where one can die of laughter.”
What this quote means
Arrabal evokes theater as a place of extreme laughter, where one can 'die laughing'. This hyperbole underscores the cathartic power of theater: it allows us to laugh at ourselves, at others, and at life's absurdities. This resonates because it reminds us that laughter is liberating and that the stage is a space of freedom where emotions are amplified. It applies when we need to relax or gain perspective on serious situations.
How to apply it daily
Go see a comedy at the theater or cinema, and let yourself laugh unreservedly, mindfully.
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