Humor or Lamentation

Humor is often more productive than lamenting; it lightens the load rather than adding to it. When you dwell too long on your struggles, you risk creating a darkness that clouds your view of life. As Oscar Wilde wisely noted, “Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.” It’s a reminder that taking yourself too seriously not only dampens your spirits but also dims the light you have to share.

In moments of frustration, consider this: those who fight monsters must take care not to become one themselves, (Friedrich Nietzsche). Smiling more often, even at your own mistakes, can be a powerful antidote to life’s heaviness. There’s something beautifully absurd about your very existence—a near-comical miracle when you think about it. Why waste that improbability by letting worries steal the show?

When you catch yourself getting lost in the serious side of life, remember that this ride is fleeting. Soon enough, it will be over, and what a shame it would be not to have enjoyed the strange, fascinating, and often hilarious journey that it is. Laugh more, savor the small absurdities, and let humor be your guide through the ups and downs.