Growth can look like a parody, oftentimes you can’t help but laugh for fear of crying. This week’s card Humor flew out on top of the card Surrender, showing me the release that can come with a good laugh and a fresh perspective on the way we view others actions and life itself. You are the playwright, is it going to turn out a comedy or a tragedy?

There are definitely parts of life that require your serious attention, but you have to learn to have fun. Don’t neglect things that bring you joy or make you laugh. Besides the health benefits to your physical body, your emotional and mental bodies reap huge rewards from the art of joy.

Seek out the people who make you feel good about being alive. Avoid cynicism and pessimism. Always look at your cup as being half-full instead of half-empty. The endless chatter of this physical dimension can seep into your conscious mind, so do your best to listen to happy music, read soul-enriching fiction, and be wary of movies, News and TV shows that can darken your mood. Happy people attract happy people. -James Van Praagh