Learn to laugh at yourself from "summary" of Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
In some ways, life is just a big comedy show, and we are all just players on the stage. We take ourselves so seriously, holding onto our egos like precious treasures that must be protected at all costs. But what if we were to loosen our grip a little bit? What if we were to let go of that need to appear perfect, to always have it together? What if we were to embrace our imperfections, our mistakes, our quirks, and laugh at ourselves every once in a while?Learning to laugh at yourself is a powerful act of self-acceptance. It is a way of acknowledging that you are not perfect, that you are human, just like everyone else. It is a way of saying, "I am flawed, and that's okay." When you can laugh at yourself, you are showing a willingness to be vulnerable, to let down your guard, and to connect with others on a deeper level.
When you take yourself too seriously, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. You are placing unrealistic expectations on yourself, expecting perfection where there can only be imperfec...
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