Lighten Up!

Ever notice how fast things are, like, way lighter than slow stuff? Makes total sense, right? Think about it — birds are all active and quick because they’re light as feathers.

Meanwhile, a rock just sits there because it’s hard, slow, and dense. When it does move, it’s by force and gonna tumble downhill because, well, hardness is basically not good for much.

But birds? They can fly ’cause being soft isn’t weak. It’s actually like, the ultimate cheat code, but instead of shooting laser beams, you get to chuckle at stuff. It’s like a magic carpet, only way more fun and less likely to get you stuck in a tree.

Some brainy people who study miracles have figured out a lot of saints could levitate. Cool, but you know what’s even cooler? They were probably just really good at being lighthearted and weren’t weighed down by existential angst.

This has always been a thing, especially in art. Old Christian paintings always have this blue sky with clouds that are lighter than air. Everyone looks ready to float up to heaven.

Those stuck-up folks in their gold and fancy robes? They’re all gonna stay stuck down there. Pride is heavy, and can’t fly. Pride drags everything down.

And while we’re at it, let’s not forget about ol’ Satan. That guy took himself way too seriously, and look where it got him — a one-way ticket to a gravity-induced tumble — no wonder he’s bummed out all the time.

Being serious isn’t really a good thing. It might sound crazy, but being too serious might actually be a bad thing. A trap we fall into. We tend to get all serious and self-important because it’s the easiest thing to do.

You “settle down” and get all serious and selfish. Ever notice how people “fall” into depression, but you have to “rise up” to get a good attitude?

Writing a boring, serious speech is way easier than writing a good joke. Being all solemn and stuff comes naturally, but being able to laugh takes real effort. You gotta lighten up to get over yourself.

So, here’s the thing. Being serious all the time is about as much fun as a root canal. No, scratch that — it’s like choosing to get a root canal. Voluntarily. Without anesthesia.

You gotta lighten up to get over yourself. Ain’t no ride for the timid. Takes skill and practice. Gotta be willing to unleash your inner goofball, embrace the absurd, and maybe even snort when you laugh.

So, ditch the seriousness, folks. It’s overrated. Choose laughter, choose lightheartedness. It’s like flying first class, only the movies are better. Trust me, being heavy is for amateurs. The real pros know that looking for the joke is where the magic happens.