June 19   A Sense Of Humor

"We find that when we lose self-obsession, we are able to understand what it 
means to be happy, joyous, and free."

Basic Text, p.103

The laughter in our meetings often surprises the newcomer. As a group, we 
appreciate the healing that healthy laughter brings. Even if we are deeply 
troubled, the joy that often fills the meeting rooms allows us, for a time, to 
have some fun with our recovery. Through humor, we can be temporarily relieved 
of our obsession with self.

Life on life's terms is often anything but funny. But if we can keep a sense of 
humor about us, things that might overwhelm us can be made bearable. How often 
have we allowed ourselves to be upset by incidents that, taken with a bit of 
humor, are not all that intolerable? When we become annoyed with people and 
events, a search for the humor in the situation can put things in a brighter 
perspective. An ability to find humor in a difficult situation is a gift to 
develop.

Just for today: I will look to find the humor in adversity. When I make 
mistakes, I will find a way to laugh at the humor of my imperfections.

pg. 177

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