Offering Sacrifices

"Of course life is bizarre,

the more bizarre it gets,

the more interesting it is.

The only way to approach it

is to make yourself some popcorn

and enjoy the show."

Unknown Author

Right about now, we may need some laughter in our lives.  Some good old belly laughter like when we were kids.  While playing, a friend said something silly and we all giggled, and then we all were hysterically laughing over jumbled words we couldn't even remember.  Laughter is so good for the soul.

Television, movies, newspapers are constantly bombarding us with terrible happenings across the world.  Recently friends and neighbors may have died or  lost their job or home.  If we are fortunate to be happy, we may feel guilty which of course is not correct at all.

It is easy to become an overly serious adult during these challenging times, but we must balance the responsibility with play.  We need to bring laughter back into our body, mind, and soul.  

We can watch a comedy or read a funny book or observe  children at play.  We need to 'lighten up' and thankfully, I have learned just the thing to brighten my day!

Just as soon as I realize a situation is not going my way, and tension begins to spread up my neck, I say to myself, "I can do this!"  I immediately relax and offer this challenge up as a sacrifice for a child without food.  When I am caught in an endless line, I offer this slight up for a separated family.  I will park my car further down leaving an empty space for a person who may be worse off than I may be.  

Does this work?  I don't know of the end results for others, but the act of tolerating for the sake of others makes me feel more purposeful.  I am happier knowing that I am participating unaware to others.  These small sacrifices allow me to feel joyful and buoyant which triggers a laugh for sure!