Conversation – 17

Silliness

Giving yourself permission to be silly will nourish your creativity, and is a good exercise in letting go.

Children appreciate all that is silly as a matter of course. Their grasp of humor is instinctual, and even the smallest absurdities provoke joyous gales of earnest laughter. As we age, this innate ability to see the value of silliness can diminish. Work takes precedence over play, and we have less incentive to exercise our imaginative minds by focusing on what is humorous. When we remember childhood, we may recall the pleasures of donning funny costumes, reciting nonsense poems, making up strange games, or playing pretend. This unabashed silliness nourished our vitality and creativity. We can take in this nourishment once again by giving ourselves permission to lighten up and be silly.

Too often we reject the wonderful silliness that is an inherent, inborn aspect of the self because we believe that it serves no purpose or is at odds with the grown-up culture of maturity. We play yet we do not lose ourselves in play, and our imaginations are never truly given free rein because we regard the products of irrational creativity as being valueless. Yet silliness itself does indeed constitute a vital part of human existence on a myriad of levels. Our first taste of ethereal bliss is often a consequence of our willingness to dabble in what we deem outrageous, nonsensical, or absurd. We delight in ridiculousness not only because laughter is intrinsically pleasurable, but also because it serves as a reminder that existence itself is fun. Skipping, doodling, and singing funny songs are no less entertaining than they were when we were children. We need not lose all interest in these cheerful and amusing activities, but to make them a part of our lives we must be ready to sacrifice a little dignity and a lot of fear.

It is precisely because so much of life is inescapably serious that silliness should be regarded as a priority. Through the magic of imagination, you can be or become anything — a photographer, a professional athlete, a dancer, a pilot. Whether you take hundreds of silly pictures, revel in the adulation of your fans as you make the winning catch, boogie down rock-star style in front of your bedroom mirror, or turn your desk into a cockpit, the ensuing hilarity will help you see that lighthearted fun and adulthood are not at all incompatible. AMEN! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California and may this be a blessed day for you and your family Kitten.✨✨

@shoelady60,

All I can say is enjoy this day with your beautiful sister. 🌹💕😎

Happy Birthday to her and many happy healthy returns. 🌹

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas and I am praying all is well with you and the fur babies. Miss ya. ✨✨

@taci,

Good morning in S. California how is your weather today? OZ is 10 degrees and I am not
walking in it. 😜 I let Poppy out the Patio Door to his little spot far from the house. I put
a little doggies jacket on my baby and I have several. 😎

Taci you are a music lover too and I like how you go to some really great concerts. 💕🌹

Enjoy the hike today and the view.

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶 I will walk on my Treadmill in the family room I prefer outdoors
but this will do for days like today. ✨

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast. ✨😘Oodie how are you and hubby today? Will your Van
be ready this week? If you are out shopping enjoy the day.

I hope the doctor’s have contacted you regarding your husband upcoming surgery even
if is delayed a bit.

Don’t work too hard get that fresh fruit and veggies. 😎

Good day for soup. 💕

@xango,

Good day in warm Florida I hope you and hubby are doing well. Xango if OZ weather
was 80 that would be a heat wave. 😎😜I know I say this every year when the dog days
of summer are upon us I will wish for a day like today. It’s all good. 💕✨

How about a photo memo for your family member just a thought. 💕

What are you cooking today? I love hearing about what you cook I like how you prepare
the meal. 😎😘

@ddshoppy,

Good morning in S. California and may this day be a great one for you and your granddaughter.

Keep her little bunny near her. 💕🌹✨

@loaf,

Good morning in the rock and roll City. I am glad your little corner of the world is warmer.
Oz is 10 degrees as I type this post to you. I think it’s called Winter. 😎✨😜 Love Kenny G.

“By The Time This Night Is Over” – Kenny G

Silence takes over
Saying all we need to say
There’s endless possibilities
In the moves we can make
Your kiss is giving every indication
If this heart of mine is right

By the times this night is over
The stars are gonna shine
On two lovers in love
And when the morning comes
It’s gonna find us together
In a love that’s just begun

By the time this night is over
Two hearts are gonna fly
To the heavens above
And we’ll get closer
And closer and closer
By the time this night is over

Let’s take a slow and easy ride
Just lay back and let love take us over
There’s magic here with you and I
And it’s gonna take us all the way
Let’s find some kind of deeper conversation
And darling if it’s right

By the time this night is over
The stars are gonna shine
On two lovers in love
And when the morning comes
It’s gonna find us together
In a love that’s just begun

By the time this night is over
Two hearts are gonna fly
To the heavens above
And we’ll get closer
And closer and closer
By the time this night is over

A night like this may never come again
And you won’t want this lie to end
Oh baby, we can have it all
By the time this night is over

By the time this night is over
The stars are gonna shine
On two lovers in love
And when the morning comes
It’s gonna find us together
In a love that’s just begun

By the time this night is over
Two hearts are gonna fly
To the heavens above
And we’ll get closer
And closer and closer
By the time this night is over, over

Gonna wrap my lovin’ arms around you
By the time this night is over
Heaven’s gonna smile
Gonna smile on two lovers
By the time this night is over
By the time this night is over