I heard an example of humor that I find appealing yesterday afternoon, as my wife and I were driving home from some errands. What I heard was Sharon Olds reading her poem, Diagnosis. The radio program was A Prairie Home Companion. I encourage you to read the poem (click on the link), Diagnosis. Tell me whether your sense of humor carries you through tough times.
Whether my philosophy of life shapes who I am, or the other way around, my perception of the world matters. It matters deeply.
Monday, January 3, 2011
It's OK to Laugh
As overwhelming as the world can be, as full of pain and suffering as it is, as hard-edged and dangerous as this earth is, we need something to carry us through. For me, part of that "something" is humor. A well-used sense of humor helps me keep my sanity (I realize some people would say humor didn't work in my case, but that's another story).
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I can't even imagine what a life would be like without a sense of humor. Have you ever heard David Crosby's song Laughing? A nice piece of music.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I must have heard Laughing, but for some reason, it doesn't come to mind...I'll look for it and listen.
ReplyDeleteHumor is my salvation. I bow down to humor and wish it safe haven while I am asleep, because I need it to be there for me each and every morning when I wake.
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