I recently came across a little gem by Charles Swindoll called *Laugh
Again* in which he writes that a large part of learning how to laugh again
is being broard-shouldered enough to let things be and leave room for
differences; to applaud good results even if the way others arrive at it
may not be our preferred method. It takes a lot of grace not to be petty.
*but to do otherwise is to clutter one's mind with judgemental anf
legalistic borderline, legalistic thoughts which become JOY STEALERS*.
Why? Because they rob us of our positive mindset, argues Swindoll. And
what happens then is we become petty and cranky, and become grim people
who must have everyone poured into our mold before we are able to relax
and laugh at ouirselves and life in general.
I hope this helps.
Frank Voehl : FVoehl@aol.com
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