A friend sent me a link to a Ted Talk on Vulnerability. The presenter's name was Brene Brown. I found myself intrigued with her comments. I could relate to her transformation from an analytical view of the world to a 'daring' view of the world. I love approaching my life with a brave heart. Yet, sometimes I am afraid....but chose to "Do it brave and afraid." I was eating in a hotel restaurant this evening watching a young couple. They were dressed very nice texting and watching the TV. Neither were looking at each other. I admit to eaves dropping. He was an attorney......she smiling at her partner with that plastic smile we alll know while he was talking business to a colleague. I was filled with grief for them. Then I realized how judgemental I was being. I was putting my perception of their reality as truth. But I couldn't help myself. As I left the restaurant I stopped by their table.......leaned into the young woman's ear and said, " Life is short. This table is boring. Don't forget that silly is good." As I now sit in my room I laugh and think....silly is good. That’s what I wish for you- for us- for the world: Do something silly that makes you laugh so much it shakes out all the stored tension, and reminds you/me of how silly our fears sometimes are.
Peace.
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