We all have different components of our lives that sometimes make it difficult to take things lightly. However, in order to begin to find fulfillment within, I believe everyone must learn to find ways to not be so serious 100% of the time. There are times when we need to focus and take things seriously, but seriousness full speed ahead with no moments to relax does not allow for the brain to release those natural endorphins that help control feelings of stress and frustration. Truly learning to not take things or yourself so seriously can be of significant help to the mind and body.
I'm glad to see that you are finding the reading interesting. While we may never fully understand everything we read, we can open ourselves to see the big picture and work with that concept as the guiding principle.
Original Blog Post from Sandra:
This week the reading contained many different ideas on how to cope. One is Rule #6. It is a good thing that I reread this chapter as I really didn't understand it the first time. Rule #6 is "Don't take your self so seriously"..
I am told that I am too serious and in my present situation it is easy for me to be too serious. There isn't much to be happy about, but if I think more about Rule #6, I have to not take myself too seriously. I take everything too serious and get myself in trouble because I cannot relax and laugh at myself.
The one other point that I should make is about "leading from any chair". As a Leo, I am considered to be a leader, but when I was in band, I was never in first chair, (at least in high school). I became more of a leader when I was in Marching band in college. There I became a section leader and was also a person who became a bus monitor during one of our bus trips. (What is that quote about having greatness thrust upon oneself?)
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