When I feel absobloodylutely low, I turn on stand-up comedy. Not for the laughs that distract me from problems. Quite the opposite.
The comedian paints reality as it is. The higher the skill, the more lifelike the portrayal. Examples: George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Taylor Tomlinson, Louis C.K, Whitney Cummings and Bill Burr.
But here's the catch. True reality is hard for people to accept. It's like a wildfire. It turns the forest of illusions and prejudices into ashes.
Humor comes to the rescue. Like an anesthetic, it numbs the pain. The "operation" goes smoother. In this sense, the comedian is a diagnostician, an anesthesiologist, and a surgeon all at once.
Moreover, often the comedian is also a patient. Before our eyes, they reveal themselves with a scalpel, fixing one organ after another. By the way, many admit that stand-up is the best therapy.
The key is that the comedian shows how to deal with the "fire." What's needed: vigilance, curiosity, audacity, and honesty. Such behavior inspires. You think, "He did it. So, I can too!"
After watching the show, a miracle happens. Energy emerges. Can't wait to dive into work. And the problem shrinks in size. You are standing up.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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