A lot to laugh about

I was talking to a friend yesterday about the fact that I am usually in a good mood, as is she. Now, don't get me wrong, contrary to popular opinion, I am not oblivious or insane; I have my bad days, my down days, too. However, for the most part, I am usually a pretty happy person. To me, there just seems to be lots of things to be happy about.

Sometimes, Trish or one of the kids can do something that I am sure others would find uncomical that I will laugh about for days. Why? Because I love them, and watching them grow and learn, and watching their personalities develop is loads of fun. Again, not every second of every day, but certainly the majority. And, no one makes me laugh like Trish; she is my thing.

Today's word is a reminder to try to fix what we mess up, laugh at every opportunity, and to let go of things we can't control: "Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, let go of what you can't change."

We go through days when it seems there is absolutely nothing funny about anything in the world, and that is okay; there will be days like that. But, I try to remember to see the humor in the mundane, because, there is lots. So, look for opportunities to laugh at things, even if it is at yourself.

Apologizing can be an absolute soul cleansing experience. When I have wronged someone, even in the slightest, there is no relief until I apologize. I know some will tell you that apologizing shows weakness. I disagree. Apologizing shows a strength that be described. And, once we offer our sincere apology, we can move forward, instead of being stuck where our wrong has placed us.

The best thing to promote laughter is to let go of those things that are not in our control. Worrying about all the "ifs" will steal our laughter quicker and more effectively than anything I know. One of satan's best tools is discouragement, and he uses it well. Don't be discouraged by all the things you can't control. Be encouraged by all the blessings GOD has bestowed. When we focus on the blessings and not the burdens, we will find that there is truly a lot to laugh about.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T