Humor

What role does humor play in your life? I would say I am probably considered, no I know I am considered a serious person. I tend to get very focused on what I am doing and then I get serious about it and it becomes no joking matter. Being to serious about anything can remove the enjoyment from whatever it is that you are doing. If you are too serious about raising your kids, you can take the enjoyment out of it. I didn't say that you take away the importance of raising your children. Nor did I say that you shouldn't be focused on nurturing them every moment. What I am saying is that when your attitude in approaching anything in your life is too serious you are taking a chance on removing the enjoyment from it.
My wonderful wife of almost 31 years, has tried to teach me the lesson of humor. She has told me many, many times that "there is always humor, you just have to find it." Not only does she enjoy everything she does, she is very good at everything she does.
What does humor do to make us better at what we are doing? Why are we better at a job if we don't approach it with a no-fun attitude? Have you ever heard of Getology? Gelotology is the study of laughing and laughter, and its effects on the human body. Did you know that? There is a recognized study of laughing ... com 'on let's get serious here. Can you really laugh your way to health, you know laughter is the best medicine.
When our attitude about something is too serious or we take ourself too serious, we tend to pile pressure on the situation or ourselves. The pressure doesn't always bring about success, especially if it is misunderstood or unproductive pressure. However, when we tend to take an approach that it's not life or death, it's only a job or a grade or a project, then we usually create an atmosphere of enjoyment and less stress. This is an environment that leads to production and achievement. It also leads to better health. The best way to create this "it's not life or death at stake here" type of attitude, is to insert humor into your life.
Smile ... Jim ... Smile! :) Hey Becky - this one's for you ... I really am trying!! Love you!