laughter

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 16 – Final Exam Week – Part 3: Have you laughed at yourself today?

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Laughter is what happens when the ego trips over reality. It’s not about belittling yourself; it’s about forgiving yourself. It’s the pressure valve that releases the tension of our overinflated selves. Wanting peace while compulsively checking email. Seeking meaning while losing your keys. Laughter turns rigid beliefs into flexible ideas and reminds us that wisdom doesn’t always sound profound. Sometimes, it sounds like a snort-laugh at your own nonsense. And that’s freedom.

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Love That Laughs

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Dear Friends Who Used to Fall Asleep Laughing, When did we decide that laughter was more dangerous than lies? Jimmy Kimmel –  pulled off the air. Think about that. A man whose greatest crime was making America laugh at its own absurdities suddenly treated like a threat to national security. As if a punchline could … Read more

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