JANU: Humor is an integral element of a balanced life. It brings lightheartedness and an easy, flowing manner of exploration. Seriousness is appropriate at times, but humor should always be available. It calms and balances conflicts, uncertainties, and doubt. The phrase “laughing at one’s self” is of great value. Better even still, laughing with yourself. It is never a so-called putdown, you see. It lifts. The two are so intertwined in the reality of the Larger Life that the incarnate life, so often seriously taken, would do well to be infused with these qualities.
There is much that is worthy of humor, worthy of humorous perspective. Happiness and humor are good partners. They are a taste of true freedom. They open the consciousness to the richness of being. Lightheartedness floats, so to speak, in the sea of life, moves freely in harmony with the flow of life, its many currents and eddies. They see life as wholesome, healthy, and wise. When expressed, they are infectious to others, for it is in their nature to appreciate the influence from within themselves and be reminded. Even the creatures of the Earth respond well to a happy and joyful presence. Playfulness ensues.
Seriousness seems powerful but it is limited. It’s confining. It is focused and narrow. Happiness and lightheartedness open the consciousness to unlimited possibilities. These attributes we speak of do not replace commitment, dedication, intimacy, while engaging life and its possibilities. So, allow humor into your observations as you experience more and more of life. The Larger Life includes the incarnate reality. Experience all of life in this way and true peace seems more natural and present. Namaste.
Mar. 14, 2019 B Copyright © 2019 by Joshua Ross