The Write Humor: A Time To Laugh

Hey #JustWrite!! This blog is being written in the middle of an amazing summer vacation so I will keep it succinct and straight to the point. I am coming off of a special birthday celebration for a dear sister as well as enjoying much needed time away. In many ways, I am having the mental health break I have needed since the beginning of this pandemic. Prior to this moment, I literally had to find humor in every day activities or through my favorite comedies and in some cases funny stories or media sound clips. Like most of you all reading this, laughter through the years has always helped me to cope with life's misunderstandings and confusion. I come from a family of natural born clowns who always find a reason to laugh. Throughout my time with loved ones I have intentionally found time to laugh. We've all heard the quotes, "Laughter is good for the soul." and "Laughter is the best medicine." Proverbs 17:22 ESV says, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

As scribes, we have a unique ability to create projects that bring out the joy of laughter for readers whether it is through personal anecdotes or a humorous way of looking at life's many events. We know that in some ways laughter is just like music. It is an element that brings all people together regardless of the circumstances they face. In the last few months, I have seen so much laughter being displayed in the midst of wanting to complain or feel inferior. I have been unapologetic, allowing myself to be distracted from this world's craziness with laughter. Ecclesiastes 3:4 ESV says there is "A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance." I think of the chorus of the song that goes, "He turned my mourning into dancing." We may mourn and we may weep, but like the Word says, there is joy in the morning and we will laugh again, Luke 6:21. Remember, life's many obstacles are moments that allow us to appreciate the opportunities to laugh and rejoice. The Bible speaks about God's laughter. Psalms 37:12-13: “The wicked plot against the righteous, and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that their day is coming.” Psalm 2:2, 4 declares that when “the kings of the earth take their stand,” marshaling themselves “against the Lord … and against his Anointed One,” then “the One enthroned in heaven laughs.”

As these new normal of world events continue to evolve upon us, let us not take for granted the opportunity to partake in our soul's need for laughter and joy. Let us all find joy in the little things  with humorous stories along the way.

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley