Look for the humor in life and be the better for it

Look for the humor in life and be the better for it.

As stated in earlier posts, it san certainly be challenging to find the positive in today's world.  We are constantly targeted by the negative.  The liberal progressives condemn the expression Christian beliefs, while holding said condemnation as sacrosanct under our uniquely American free speech doctrine.  University campuses extol "diversity," though of a non-inclusionary form excluding  conservative or Christian views.  Gay marriage is touted as a civil liberty guaranteed by the Constitution.  Federal spending is out of control.  The liar-in-chief is viewed as the presumptive lock for the 2016 Presidential election just over three months from the swearing in ceremony from the last Presidential election.  Soon after the new Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State (both of very questionable capabilities) are sworn in, the DPRK (also known as North Korea) begins its most aggressive campaign in decades.  And POTUS, FLOTUS, and VPOTUS rack up millions in taxpayer funded costs for vacation and other travel.

Egad, it is hard to find the positive in today's world.

But the humor is there, if only we look for it, create it, and revel in it.

For example.  The other day I walked up to the counter to pay for something at my local Harley Davidson dealership.  The two young ladies working the counter were talking and one said, "He's such a cute guy."  I loudly stated, "Thank you."  All three of us then shared a laugh.  It wasn't hard.  In fact, it was made all the funnier by the spontaneity.  Another example. While on the tennis court today, my Marine buddy called across, "Do you have two ball?"  Though he was referring to tennis balls, I did yank his chain a bit.  (OK, some may not think that is appropriate humor.  But for two old Marines, it certainly was.)

Opportunities for humor exist all around us.  Some will merely bring a smile to our face.  Others will result in a guffaw.  And some will make us laugh out loud.

How sad when our fellow Americans don't take the time to seek out the humor, or create it, or merely enjoy it when encountered.

I fear folks listen way too much to the politicians, self appointed newscasters, and others who deliberately seek out to tell us everything that is wrong with the world, including what is wrong with us.  This negativity dampens the human spirit.  It runs counter to the pursuit of happiness.  In most cases, it just isn't necessary.

Sure, there are serious issues in front of all of us.  But why let concern for them fester and prevent laughter?

Look for the humor in life and be the better for it.