Q: What is the difference between crisis and inconvenience?
A: Perspective
Life often gets more complicated than it should be and the ability to keep things in perspective is a wonderful thing. I am thankful for being able to find the humor in most things and understand there is a lot of inconveniences and annoyances in life and very little crisis. Actual crisis is a fact of life, though. We all go through them. If you can find even a little humor in things it helps.
I remember one instance when our family was going through a very difficult time. It was a legitimate family crisis. One of my step-sons had experienced a psychotic attack his senior year in high school and ended up in the mental ward of a hospital out of town. My husband, his ex-wife, one of my step-daughters and I were all in the same car driving to the hospital to get updated on what was going on and what would be the course of treatment. For his ex-wife and me to even be in the same car was uncomfortable. To be there under those circumstances was very tense. It was a very difficult situation, as you can imagine.
My step-daughter was driving. She has a tendency to drive too fast and tailgate if she can't pass the car in front of her. This made everyone in the car (except her I guess) even more tense. I spoke up and said, "Lana, we would all appreciate it if you don't give the guy in front of us an enema." Everyone laughed. She did back off and I think everyone relaxed just a little. It wasn't much, but it did help lighten the moment and the day.
It's not always easy, but if you can find a little humor in situations it can help. I am thankful for being able to do that.
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL
Hi Carol Williams, you're so right. There are times when we don't even know if we can speak a word, we will be tested for sure. In life, stuff happens, how we handle them makes a great difference.
Nov 17, 2018 12:24 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
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Cypress, TX
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Hi Carol- Sometimes when there are moments like the one you were in, someone has to deflate the balloon that is about to pop!!!
Nov 17, 2018 12:26 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
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Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
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Carol, you are so right. Laughter is good medicine and we should all take a dose day and night.
Nov 17, 2018 12:50 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
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WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
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If it were not for my humor I would have died years ago of bordom
Nov 17, 2018 03:01 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
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Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
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There is a reason they say laughter is the best medicine.
Nov 17, 2018 03:36 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services
Humor for the Tumor is what I believe. I do not know what I would do without laughter and humor.
I hope your step-son is okay these days and has managed to work through the attacks.
Nov 17, 2018 04:34 PM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
Like you Carol I am always looking for the lighter side and to break up the tension, I guess that is a requirement to be a successful Realtor...what a story you shared and what a picture.Endre
Nov 17, 2018 08:00 PM
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Morning Carol.
A little humor can go a long way to making something tolerable.
Nov 18, 2018 02:51 AM
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133
Good morning Carol. I like your opening question and think you are right.
Nov 18, 2018 06:16 AM
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude
Hi Carol
Well that was a pretty funny line - I'll have to remember that.
And I agree, a bit of levity can be a good thing especially in a tense moment.
Jeff
Nov 18, 2018 08:08 AM
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you
Humor often diffuses difficult moments, and I use it as often as I can. I make myself laugh most of the time, and once people get my wry sense of humor, they get it, too. We have a choice in how we interact with people.
Nov 18, 2018 04:45 PM
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
Carol, I am glad I read your post to understand the photo. Yes humor is such a wonderful way to defuse escalating tensions.
Nov 19, 2018 11:19 AM
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730
Humor is an important part of each day. I think you handled the situation is a very nice way. Thanks for sharing, Carol.
Nov 19, 2018 07:45 PM
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell
Clearly, your zinger was a great way to address the situation with humor without offending anyone. Kudos to you for your quick wit.
Nov 20, 2018 08:48 AM
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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We laugh a lot in our house too - life's too short not to find the humor in life, Carol.
As for the enema comment...OMG, I'm going to have to use that! You relaxed everyone in the car by making them laugh without being 'insulting' to the driver either! I love it!
Nov 20, 2018 11:45 AM
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