Few things do the soul better than a hearty bout of laughter and ridiculous behaviour. Remember to laugh at yourself and those around you often. It’s really not all that bad as you suppose, and nothing of your constant severity can change it. Although, heaping joy can bring your family hope and tranquility.
I suppose the summation of life is that Everything Matters and Nothing Matters. On the one hand, we must instruct ourselves with utmost integrity, passion and servitude; for every ounce of our lives is given in serving God and His children. Whilst, also on the other hand, every moment is thrown away like milkweed on the wind, forgotten and fluttering away; having no real effect on the destiny of who we are to become. We are, as you know, already in Heaven or Hell—in an eternal perspective, that is; for if we bear Christ’s cross, then we partake in His promise, and nothing can intersect that.
Everything Matters; quit yourself like a man or woman of God destined for greatness.
Nothing Matters; laugh heartily about everything; especially the things you cannot change.
In this strange dichotomy, I think you will find enjoyment and dignity. Or insanity. But be not dismayed, I’ll be laughing beside you.
Keith G. Alderman 