We have become, quite literally, a nation of slobs. In our easy, "use-it-once-on-the-run" lifestyles, everything from doughnuts to underwear is packaged in a "to-go" or "one-use" manner. We eagerly consume, use and wear things dear to our hearts paying scant attention to the holder of these things--the packaging, which quite often is larger than the product. So as we run hither thither tearing open T-shirts and taco chips, popping open bottles and beers and thoughtlessly disposing of "disposables;" we blithely distribute detritus throughout the land.
When you live your life this way, EVERYONE and EVERY THING becomes humorous. For instance, I am constantly told that I need to help others. It is as if instead of deserving to help myself, this is unacceptable selfishness. I am told that I am so uncaring and unempathetic, as though it is kind and empathetic for others to MAKE such a judgement! I attribute their statements about ME to PROJECTION and I can therefore laugh about their judging ME because they are really judging themselves!
Is there an energy crunch going on in the movement of the human hand, demanding that toilet tissue be dropped where used rather than find its way beneath a bottom; and paper towels lie sodden a foot from trash bins? I won't even address the bottles and cans and other very suspicious items decorating the corners of these rooms.
Laughter helps oxygenate the blood and improve brain functioning. Some studies have shown that after laughing subjects show some improvement in their ability to grasp learning new material, suggesting improvement in the learning centers of the brain. What are some of the other benefits? Humor and laughter can help to diffuse anger. Most tense situations can be softened by injecting some humor at the right time. Humor relieves stress and can help a person develop a better perspective. It is often far better to appreciate the more comical side of things than the serious side.
I recall once being the center of attention for a language mistake I innocently made. That language mistake may have set me on the course to what has become my life pattern of being misunderstood and/or laughed at for turning things around, "topsy turvy". We were all eating corn on the cob and I asked for more cob on the corn! I later learned there is a ACADEMIC term for what I said: CHIASMUS!
Humor "breaks the ice" and can help people get to know each other more easily. When meeting someone for the first time it is always better to share a laugh than a complaint. How to develop a sense of humor. Try becoming friendlier: Everyday make it a goal to engage a stranger (or friend or family member) with a "good morning", "how are you?" or a "you look great today". Making small positive connections with others lifts the spirits and creates an atmosphere for humor to develop.. Smile often: Whenever you make eye contact with someone smile at them. It is a small pleasantry that helps to keep morale and spirits high. Learn to laugh everyday: Listen to your favorite comedian, associate with people who enjoy humor, try to view things from a humorous perspective and simply "lighten up"!
Don't take yourself too seriously: Notice the silly things you do, notice how vain you are, notice how many things are really not that important and notice whether or not you are a little too uptight for your own good and then begin to poke some fun at yourself. Try saying something funny: Once you have noticed some of the more comical things in your world, try pointing them out to friends. Consider engaging in more humor laden conversations, even about the economy (although that may be a stretch for an amateur), politics or any subject you like. Having a sense of humor is essential for enjoying your life. It will help relieve stress, enhance your relationships and it may even extend your life. If you already have a sense of humor, use it as often as possible. If you don't, then develop one as soon as possible.
When you live your life this way, EVERYONE and EVERY THING becomes humorous. For instance, I am constantly told that I need to help others. It is as if instead of deserving to help myself, this is unacceptable selfishness. I am told that I am so uncaring and unempathetic, as though it is kind and empathetic for others to MAKE such a judgement! I attribute their statements about ME to PROJECTION and I can therefore laugh about their judging ME because they are really judging themselves!
Is there an energy crunch going on in the movement of the human hand, demanding that toilet tissue be dropped where used rather than find its way beneath a bottom; and paper towels lie sodden a foot from trash bins? I won't even address the bottles and cans and other very suspicious items decorating the corners of these rooms.
Laughter helps oxygenate the blood and improve brain functioning. Some studies have shown that after laughing subjects show some improvement in their ability to grasp learning new material, suggesting improvement in the learning centers of the brain. What are some of the other benefits? Humor and laughter can help to diffuse anger. Most tense situations can be softened by injecting some humor at the right time. Humor relieves stress and can help a person develop a better perspective. It is often far better to appreciate the more comical side of things than the serious side.
I recall once being the center of attention for a language mistake I innocently made. That language mistake may have set me on the course to what has become my life pattern of being misunderstood and/or laughed at for turning things around, "topsy turvy". We were all eating corn on the cob and I asked for more cob on the corn! I later learned there is a ACADEMIC term for what I said: CHIASMUS!
Humor "breaks the ice" and can help people get to know each other more easily. When meeting someone for the first time it is always better to share a laugh than a complaint. How to develop a sense of humor. Try becoming friendlier: Everyday make it a goal to engage a stranger (or friend or family member) with a "good morning", "how are you?" or a "you look great today". Making small positive connections with others lifts the spirits and creates an atmosphere for humor to develop.. Smile often: Whenever you make eye contact with someone smile at them. It is a small pleasantry that helps to keep morale and spirits high. Learn to laugh everyday: Listen to your favorite comedian, associate with people who enjoy humor, try to view things from a humorous perspective and simply "lighten up"!
Don't take yourself too seriously: Notice the silly things you do, notice how vain you are, notice how many things are really not that important and notice whether or not you are a little too uptight for your own good and then begin to poke some fun at yourself. Try saying something funny: Once you have noticed some of the more comical things in your world, try pointing them out to friends. Consider engaging in more humor laden conversations, even about the economy (although that may be a stretch for an amateur), politics or any subject you like. Having a sense of humor is essential for enjoying your life. It will help relieve stress, enhance your relationships and it may even extend your life. If you already have a sense of humor, use it as often as possible. If you don't, then develop one as soon as possible.
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