Simple is Better – Be Six Again

Ecclesiastes 7:3 – Choose sorrow over laughter because a sad face may hide a happy heart.

Hubby Rick has a daily goal which is really very simple but rather profound: make someone laugh each day.

Or at least smile.

On most days, he bats 100%.

Often, I’m the one whom he works his magic on. And I am so thankful for this.

I’m too serious. I make lists. I check things off of lists. I plan. I like to know what I’m going to be doing today before, well, noon. I go back to my lists over and over. What didn’t get done? What should be moved to tomorrow?

Hubby Rick is anything but these things.

He makes things light. He flies by the seat of his pants. What he gets done today is a joy. Why plan tonight when we need to see what the weather will be like tomorrow?

Truth be known? He is a lot more fun to be around. Earlier this spring, I shared with our youngest grandchild that I would not be picking her up from school one day. Grandpa would be. Her response? “It’s OK. Grandpa’s the fun one.”

Yes. He. Is. And I am thankful for this.

I’m the grandparent who sets boundaries. Keeps us on track. I’m the grandparent who makes sure we are fed, hydrated and on time.

Hubby Rick? He’s the one whose very name or presence brings a smile and joy to their hearts and faces. He’s the one whom the neighbors stop by to see what he’s up to because, well, with Rick, you just never know. There’s always a surprise lurking just around the corner, waiting to be exposed and laughed over.

And I am so thankful for this.

Somehow, the man never really stopped being six.

Don’t get me wrong. He works hard, plays hard, and has an endless amount of ideas and ways to do things. He also makes sure that whatever the current job is, it is done with a bit of lightness. Fun. Laughter.

And I am so thankful for this.

Today, discover every possibility you can to bring joy and laughter to someone’s day. Not unnecessary or fake laughter. But true, honest-to-goodness reasons to laugh and smile and extend joy.

That’s all. Nothing more. Just some good old laughter.

And then, at the end of the day … see how it feels. Recall how it felt.

Be six again. Be thankful you can be.

Blessings –

Dianne

Dear God – Thank you for the gift of humor and laughter. May we intentionally discover and live joy and laughter every day. Yes, there are days when maybe it’s hard to find joy and happiness. May knowing You bring a smile to our faces and joy to the day. Help us be six again. Amen.

Looking for a bit of daily inspiration? Check out my daily affirmation posts on Facebook and Instagram (Dianne Deaton Vielhuber and Simple Words of Faith.)

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