By Mary Layton
Lighten up
So much in our world has become difficult and uncomfortable. The weather is heating up again. The news are disturbing. Prices are higher. We deal with so many uncertainties on the world stage. We are too busy with too many things. Most of who I talk to feels a sense of anxiety and irritation. What can be done? There are some things we can do to cope.
We can lighten up. Change our mind. Does your mind get the nourishment it needs? I think mine seems to need something very specific. I need to laugh more. Not take everything so seriously.
So the other day, I went to the library to look for something funny to read. I picked out a bunch of books, also a couple of audio books that the super nice librarian thought would get me laughing. I was truly grateful holding these books in my arms. Life might now get to be fun again. Libraries and book stores are wonderful places to change one’s mind, our mind needs new input sometimes. The fool or jester in medieval Europe had an important role in the King’s Court. Jesters were partially entertainers, and sometimes confidants of the king or queen. Known for their wit, humor and ability to speak the truth in a more direct manner, they could at times hold significant influence in the court.
The point I am trying to make is that it is quite important for us to keep our minds from getting too dull and bogged down with the same old same old. We all need a fresh new look at things, learn something new. Break an old pattern. It calms us down, and can inspire us to be better humans to face whatever lies ahead.
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