Laugh at Yourself

A long time ago, I used to take myself very seriously. Until I understood that if I worried about what other people thought of me, I’d never get anything done. If you can laugh at yourself, you’ll realize that others are laughing with you. If you take yourself too seriously then you might find that everyone else is just laughing at you. Enjoy the ride while you have the chance. By tomorrow, no one will remember it anyway.

Your problems today,
have no hold on tomorrow, 
leave them in the past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Slaughter Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Very good advice, Jerry. Laugh and the world laughs with you...or so I've heard.
M  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Hear hear and Yes Sir!! Wise words Brother Jerry….laughter in general lightens the load in life! Big believer in the benefits of laughter…..Debx
Rodrigues Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Yes, it can be easier in our latter years.
Brotherton Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 4:57 AM
Have a lovely day, my friend.
One Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 8:23 AM
I agree we should never take life our ourselves very seriously... enjoy the ride.. I totally agree.
Brotherton Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 5:02 AM
You got that right, my friend. "Carpe Diem"
Baker Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 6:13 AM
I really like this form of poetry, Jerry. you match well with this form. Your poem is both inspirational and inspiring. I especially like the Haiku, very wise advice to all of us, my friend. A FAV for my list. Have a great day! Bill
Brotherton Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 5:04 AM
Thanks, Bill. I appreciate your kindness. Have a wonderful day, my Texas friend.
Sangster - K Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Wonderful and wise words. I enjoyed reading your "Laugh at Yourself" Cheers Anne :-)
Brotherton Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 5:05 AM
Thank you, Anne, for dropping by and for your wonderful comment.
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