Last night did not disappoint.
It was just what the doctor ordered.
For those of you who may have missed my post last night, our kids had given Rich tickets to see comedian extraordinaire Sebastian Maniscalco for his birthday a few weeks ago. I was his plus one.
The show was last night.
We decided to take the subway. I don’t think I’ve been on the subway in probably 20 years lol but we just didn’t want the hassle of driving and having to compete with all the road closures and chaos from the “Swiftie” fans heading downtown too. It was easy and stress-free. I may even do it again, one day! We got to the arena a couple of hours before the show was to start and walked through the crowded streets for a bit. The air was cool, but we were too focused on watching all the excited Swifties dressed in their sparkly outfits, and cowboy boots make their way to the concert to really notice. As we made our way back to the arena, we met up with a friend of mine from work and her husband for a drink inside the stadium about an hour before showtime. For me, a drink is code for diet coke!
It was the most relaxed I’d felt all week, and from the moment the opening act started (there were actually 2 openers before Sebastian took center stage), Rich and I laughed nonstop.
“Laughter knows no boundaries – it unites us, uplifts us, and reminds us of our shared humanity.” ~ unknown
It’s what we all truly need right now.
Charlie Chaplin once said, “To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it.”
That’s exactly what I did last night. To be able to find laughter in the face of adversity or embrace it as a coping mechanism for your pain are both crucial steps in my healing process.
It’s always a goal of mine to find moments of light-heartedness during my most challenging and darkest moments.
Laughter is such a powerful tool for reducing stress, recharging our focus, giving us a much needed break, and renewing our spirit to face a difficult situation, so believe me when I tell you that anytime you are able to find some humour while confronting your pain, it truly can be the best medicine.
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