This was the first day of the National Speakers Association Convention
that is being broadcast on the Internet. Scott McKain, one of the speakers,
asked the audience to make a list of our favorite speakers. One whose name was
mentioned by several people was Mark Mayfield. I remembered hearing him tell this
story:
Mark talks about finding the humor in a situation to help us work through
the pain. He said that sometimes it is hard to find humor. Tim and I had an
experience at 4:30 this morning that was no laughing matter. When the pain
subsided, however, I found myself laughing hysterically.
It all started when I turned the fan on when I went to bed to cool
off the bedroom. At 4:30 a.m. I traipsed across the bedroom to the bathroom. As
I walked through the bathroom door, Tim and I crashed into each other and
bounced backwards like bumper cars. I had been half asleep and this was a rude
awakening! The fan must have drowned out the sound of either of us getting up.
Yes, there was blood shed, although his toes had more cuts than mine. He went
back to sleep, but I couldn’t stop laughing. I learned this trait from my
mother who laughs at herself.
People who have suffered tragedies may have a difficult time
finding something to laugh about. I have friends who are professional speakers that
have suffered losses or serious physical illnesses but still are able to
deliver eloquent and entertaining speeches to inspire people.
Today’s gift was to send a card and a handwritten note to a friend
who is struggling. A short while ago she lost someone very special to her in a
terrible accident. Nothing can bring her loved one back, but having people tell
her that they are thinking of her may bring a little joy and inspiration back into
her life.
In Giving,
Robin
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