For the first action project in the Humanities class, Who am I?, we were assigned to create a podcast about something we believe in.The first unit was about truth, which makes us think about the different definitions of truth, and the different beliefs people consider the truth. I chose to write about Humor.The most challenging part about this project was having to write an essay, that is as powerful as my belief. Throughout the project I learned how to record my voice and create a podcast, something that I have never done before. I am proud of myself because I learned how to record my voice and use it to translate my beliefs.
Elbert Hubbard said “Don’t take life too seriously, no one makes it out alive anyway.” I live by that quote because my sense of humor has saved me from feeling uncomfortable in a room or feeling unsure.
I believe in humor. I believe that having a good sense of humor and not taking things too seriously can really help you connect to people, and to also live a happier life. While on my adventure on learning how to embrace my sense of humor, I noticed that I laughed a lot more, and I was more open in embracing the sound of laughter. Laughter has the power to fill up a room with positive energy and ends up bringing more people together. When a group of people laugh together they realize that they share more than just a sense of humor.
I learned the importance and power of humor when I was in 7th grade. I am a very shy person, so it is very difficult for me to connect to people and become comfortable with them. I was assigned to sit in a table where I knew no one and hadn't made a connection with any one there. We were told to write about an issue that we would like to change at the school. I thought of an issue that I didn't realize anybody else noticed was taking place. So, I shared my thought in a joking way and was secretly cracking up in my head. I was sitting down and felt sort of embarrassed because no one laughed. A few seconds later the girl sitting next to me started cracking up. I was amazed that someone else understood me and I was grateful to share that moment. We clearly saw the connection right away. That girl is now my best friend. This experience has taught me that I can use my natural abilities, my humor to open new doors for me and make connections.
My sense of humor didn't just magically appear, I've always had it.Through my experiences, I have learned that I can use my humor as a superpower. I learned that I can use that superpower to make me feel more comfortable in a room of new people. As I was using humor to connect to people, it has also taught me to be more joyful. Before I used think that the sound of laughter and the sight of joy from people were annoying, but I now know that those were the people who were really having fun in life.
I have always been drawn to people with a sense of humor, because they tend to have a warmer and more attractive personality. A single smile or laugh can brighten up my day, and I hope other people’s day too. I believe it is true when they say “Laughter is the best medicine”.
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| Keiner, C.M. "Good sense of humor". Flicker. Yahoo.! 21 June. 2011. web. 17 January 2014. |
Elbert Hubbard said “Don’t take life too seriously, no one makes it out alive anyway.” I live by that quote because my sense of humor has saved me from feeling uncomfortable in a room or feeling unsure.
I learned the importance and power of humor when I was in 7th grade. I am a very shy person, so it is very difficult for me to connect to people and become comfortable with them. I was assigned to sit in a table where I knew no one and hadn't made a connection with any one there. We were told to write about an issue that we would like to change at the school. I thought of an issue that I didn't realize anybody else noticed was taking place. So, I shared my thought in a joking way and was secretly cracking up in my head. I was sitting down and felt sort of embarrassed because no one laughed. A few seconds later the girl sitting next to me started cracking up. I was amazed that someone else understood me and I was grateful to share that moment. We clearly saw the connection right away. That girl is now my best friend. This experience has taught me that I can use my natural abilities, my humor to open new doors for me and make connections.
My sense of humor didn't just magically appear, I've always had it.Through my experiences, I have learned that I can use my humor as a superpower. I learned that I can use that superpower to make me feel more comfortable in a room of new people. As I was using humor to connect to people, it has also taught me to be more joyful. Before I used think that the sound of laughter and the sight of joy from people were annoying, but I now know that those were the people who were really having fun in life.
I have always been drawn to people with a sense of humor, because they tend to have a warmer and more attractive personality. A single smile or laugh can brighten up my day, and I hope other people’s day too. I believe it is true when they say “Laughter is the best medicine”.
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