Now i do almost everything on my phone, talking, texting surfing, games, you name it. I'm also very into crafts and i enjoy digging through the depths of the web to find great ideas. Well back to my previous statement that i cant save pics, so instead i text them to myself. Well tonight my phone rings, which doesn't happen very often, so of course i answer it. On the other end is a very nice sounding man who informs me that, though he is sure i am sending them by mistake, for the past few days i have been sending him random pics. I gasp, shocked and embarrassed He very graciously tells me not to apologize but that he wanted me to be aware of this. I quickly explain that i just changed my number recently and had thought i was texting myself, slipping in another quick apology. We both laugh and wish each other a good night.
Laughing at myself, I make a quick post on Facebook about my entertaining error. And that got me thinking about the ability to laugh at oneself. Some people say it builds confidence to be able to laugh at yourself. That it makes life more enjoyable to not be so serious. That if you can laugh at your own mistakes its easier to not be so hard on others, or that it makes bad situations hurt less.
For me, I cant always laugh at myself. It depends on my perception of the severity of the error, or my level of embarrassment. I try to look on the bright side of situations, to not be so hard on myself or others, to find humor in life. But I'm human and have my up days and my down days just like everyone. I might not always be able to see the funny side because sometimes there isn't a funny side. Sometimes a situation calls for seriousness. You have to face the scope of an error, be honest with yourself and others.
But when seriousness isn't needed, laugh! Its a fun thing to do and you will be glad you did. Smile, don't be afraid to make mistakes, be lenient on yourself and others. Enjoy all the moments of this life.
