On the lighter side
Thursday, 17. August 2006, 04:23:05
: Today's Reflection is about something lighter...
Life can sometimes be very heavy, serious, important, significant, full of responsible things to do, say, or think. I have certainly been guilty of those on more than one occasion. This is not to say that life does not have those moments and elements. It does. And it is not necessarily about "life" but rather, about our attitude towards what we do, what we have to do, and what each of us is here to do in this lifetime.
And there is often more than one way of "doing life" or approaching a situation, as light or heavy as it is.
:: "Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative."
:: - Oscar Wilde
So, let's go today towards something lighter. Humour. Laugh. Smile. Taking a breath and a break from carrying the weight of the world on our two shoulders. Stop and drop. It will be there for you to pick up in just a moment. Now is always a good moment to stop taking yourself too seriously.
To assist you, here is a little collection of phrases you can use when a "lighter moment" might be of use. Best applied to yourself of course...
-) The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
-) I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.
-) Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
-) I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't give a damn.
-) I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.
-) I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.
-) I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
-) Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
-) I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
-) It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.
-) How about never? Is never good for you?
-) I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.
-) I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...
-) I don't work here. I'm a consultant.
-) Who me? I just wander from room to room.
-) It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular level I'm really quite busy.
-) At least I have a positive attitude about my destructive habits.
-) I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
A sunny week to you all, inside and out.
Simon
WIDGETIZE
Anonymous # 17. August 2006, 07:09
Here is a revised chorus for "Stop! In the Name of Love", inspired by this week's reflection:
Drop! In the name of Life
Laugh, smile and take a breath...
Laughter is very good medecine indeed. Thank you for the lighter side.