"Change means that what was before wasn't perfect. People want things to be better.
~Esther Dyson (Scientist).
My thoughts have gone back and forth today from being fired up about my goal to wondering what I've gotten myself into! I also wonder if thirty, eighty or two hundred days from now if I will spend less time actually worrying about what I say. It is so sad that I have to really try not to make cutting remarks at or about people around me (my children)!
I had a wonderful night out... thank you Kourtney, Crystal, Miranda, Paige, Mckenzie and Eden! Sometimes it is just nice to sit and giggle with the girls and enjoy the feeling of being young again! We went and saw the movie Zookeeper. It was pretty cute and had a great message about being happy with who you are. However I did notice that most of the humor came in the form of people and animals making fun of each other. On the ride home I tried to think of any comedies I have seen lately that didn't derive it's laughs from insults and snappy comebacks. Maybe it is because I am tired but I haven't thought of one... Any ideas??
~Becky
No worries- if you don't follow through with your 365 days, I won't hold it against you. Although, I am enjoying these so far :)
ReplyDeleteAs far as comedies go, in think that's because it's okay to laugh at the silly things that we do so long as we're considerate of how the laughing is making the other person feel. When we forget or stop caring about how others are feeling is when our poking fun is no longer fun for everyone. Take mom, for example: sometimes she really enjoys being the center of the jokes because that means that everyone knows that part of her personality and can enjoy how silly it is. On the contrary, sometimes we may poke fun at something she is ashamed of or can't control, and those things aren't funny to her, right? Balance in all things. Laughing about someone's personality trait is acceptable so long as that person is in on the laughs. Hopefully, that person knows that if they have a problem with it, they can approach you. If not, maybe you need to work in being approachable :)
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ReplyDeleteOk so I'm actually going to comment now. haha I had a great time as well. So thank you madame! I've noticed that humor is at other people's expense. But one thing that I notice about some humor is self deprecating and can be just as detrimental to the person and others. So, as I seriously comment for the first time, I hope that it helps. I'm behind you 100% and I have a feeling that your goal will rub off on those around you, meaning certain surrogate daughters won't crack jokes at themselves. Because as damaging as negative words can be to others, it's damaging to ones self. You are wonderful and I admire all that you're doing.
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