“Humor may be defined as the kindly contemplation of the incongruities of life and the artistic impression thereof . . . The essence of humor is human kindliness.”
~ Stephen Leacock ~
Humor for me is a key to balance. In a joke, I am able to release a little tension or frustration and cope with my disease of alcoholism. When I drank, I did not have a genuine sense of humor; it was sarcasm, cruel put- downs, and insane expressions of my manic personality. My fun was created at the expense of others. It was a form of violence. It kept people away from me and created loneliness in my life.
Today I use humor as an expression of acceptance, tolerance, understanding, and forgiveness. Humor is an aspect of my spiritual program. In humor, I experience
Give me the gift of humor that reflects dignity and hope for us all.
© 2008 Leo Booth
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