Posts Tagged ‘laughter’
The Laughable Life
"At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities" - Jean Houston Laughter is a remarkable thing. I've often said to people that it is in my ability to laugh, at myself and at circumstances around me, that I have remained sane in this ever changing world. Now, I don't know exactly how sane I am, but I can assure you that had I not figured out how much fun it is and how therapeutic it can be to laugh, I would have been a much different and likely crazier dude. Just stop for a moment and [...]
Kid Stuff
My kids really inspire me. I listen to them, and watch them, and just think that it is such a wonderful life for those who can live in a world of endless possibilities. No limits. Now right away I can hear you thinking, "Sure Mike, it's a great life to be a kid. No responsibility, no job, no family to take care of, no bills to pay, no stress, of course they are happy all the time!" And I would say, well, you've got a point...but I would also ask you to consider how truly happy they are. And consider how much happiness they [...]
Imagine That…or This
I was hanging out with my kids the other night and we were talking about all sorts of cool stuff. We were laughing and having a wonderful time, as we often do in our crazy household. At some point during the conversation it occurred to me that one of the best parts about talking with the kids is in just listening to what they come up with next. Kids have such wonderful imaginations. They are pure and they are free. They haven’t taken the cultural beat-down that we have as adults. They haven’t been introduced to limitation. [...]
