Let’s talk about the value of having a healthy sense of humor:
Two days ago I was in a meeting with a church group I belong to. We have all known each other for years. We were reviewing a book we had been assigned to read. During our discussion, the virtue of “counting daily blessings” was brought up. That reminded me of a story, and I shared it with the group:
On New Year’s Eve of 2018, my wife presented me with a calendar she had been writing in all year. Each day, without fail, she would write something special about me. She noted nice things I said and did. I loved reading it, and it was one of those “feel good” gifts. Then, I began reflecting on what I had read. I said to Joyce, “You know something…if I had known you were doing this, I could have done a lot better. I’ll bet some days were better than others”. Joyce replied, “Yes, there were a few that were a stretch!”
After telling this story, the whole group roared in laughter. Then everyone else told their crazy story about their experience of human comedy. We all were overcome with laughter, and before we knew it, we had gone one hour over our usual meeting time. As we were wrapping things up, one veteran member of the group said, “This meeting has been so much fun, The laughter has soothed my soul. The world seems tense right now, and I think they could use a little of this”
I agree. We need more humor – not less. I am talking about healthy humor – the kind where we can laugh at ourselves or life in general with no personal insult to anyone. It feels good. Pour me another cup.
