. . .Is funniness even a word? Chalk it up in my dictionary, it is now. Last night I just happen to be in a rehabilitation facility. No, I have not been rehabilitated. . . I am still as corny as ever. But I did happen to see a group of people leaving group for alcoholism (DUI court group). I have the opportunity to see most of these people in court every other week when I go to observe. They seem to be good people who have made not so good choices (like most of us) and they also seem to have a good sense of humor (not like most of us). So the door swings open and out pops this mass of people from group and all of the sudden this woman turns to everyone outside raises her hands and says "we're cured" with a big smile on her face. Of course it was just a joke, but she made everyone laugh even the people in group. It is wonderful to see people in hard situations striving to make the best of it-smiling along the way.
This little story helped me today because I stress over little things about me that should not be stressed over and when I see others smiling through great tribulation (even if it is caused by their own actions) it gives me great hope that I do not have to worry about certain things. It is amazing what happens when you think of something that is bothering you, that you cannot change, and you say to yourself "I do not need to worry about this, leave my mind". Of course you also need to let God in on the conversation so He can help you too. He has the power to take anything from your mind as long as you are 100% willing to give it up to Him.
What have I learned from all of this today? Go ahead and make tasteful jokes and make people smile even if you feel like you are in the pit of despair. And most importantly, let God in.
The American population has become increasingly narcissistic.
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