Do something goofy

According to the National Day Calendar, today is National Goof Off Day. Yeah, I know, a lot of people celebrate this every day. But, it is a good reminder for us all not to take ourselves too seriously; it's okay to laugh and joke and have a good time.

I have probably shared before that I am a bit of a ham. I don't mind being the center of attention. However, I really don't like being the focus of attention. Yes, there is a difference, and thanks for asking. I don't mind being up in front of others, instructing or being goofy or whatever (the center of attention). On the other hand, I am not very good at others singing my praises (no it doesn't happen very often) or things of that nature (the focus of attention).

Today's word is a quote from Koi Fresco, which says, "If you can't find a reason to laugh every day, you're taking life too seriously."

Yes, I know there are exceptions to this, and we have all experienced those times, those days, those seasons in our lives. But, this is a good reminder that we shouldn't take ourselves so seriously. If we will just look around, we will find funny and goofy and humorous things. There is not a day that goes by that one of our two kids doesn't do something that is just funny. As a matter of fact, it is usually both of them, numerous times every day.

Life is hard. There are bad days. There are and will be REALLY BAD DAYS. But, don't forget to look for the silly, the funny, the goofy. I would like to think there are more of those out there than we acknowledge. And, I would dare say we would enjoy more of those moments if we just didn't take things so seriously. Now, go do something goofy!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T