Laughing
at ourselves, finally. A very simple guide. #12 A meditation in words and photos By Todd Vogel
Taking yourself too seriously can be dangerous to your health. There is only one remedy. None of this is new. Much you already know.
Three things to consider:
If you can take a step back there is plenty to laugh about.
If it were someone else...
Laugh and learn.
This book has lots of pictures. Look at them when you don’t see the humor.
Plenty to laugh about I We all do stupid things. Each and every one of us. Shame comes from feeling different from trying to hide the stupidity. Being ashamed is what this is trying to cure.
Plenty to laugh about II Laughter heals. gives us a sense of proportion. Most often the incident turns out not to be all that important And neither are we.
Plenty to laugh about III If the choice is anger, tears, or a smile ...
Other people I God - (whomever) has a sense of humor having made penguins, kangaroos, and you.
Other people II Once you can wipe away the tears and laugh then you may see beauty.
Other People III Find the beauty in yourself and other places you were afraid to look.
Ever felt like this?
Take a deep breath. Smile. Turn the page.
Laugh to learn I If you hide your mistakes you can not learn how to avoid repeating them.
Laugh to learn II Discovering someone else has done it too makes you feel less alone.
Laugh to learn III Laughter keeps you right sized keeps your shame from locking you in the closet.
Photos and text by Todd Vogel Copyright 2009 all rights reserved Other titles, videos, copies of these photos and contact information available at verysimpleguides.com
Now, was that so hard?
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