Just Be Silly

Do something silly today. Seriously. For no reason at all.
The simple act of letting go and having fun — even for 30 seconds — can work wonders on your entire being. No planning. No permission. Just let go.

I have six kids, and they will happily testify that I am extremely silly. Case in point: spontaneous, off-key singing at the absolute top of my lungs. Is it musical? No. Is it loud? Yes. Does it instantly raise the household silliness level? Also yes. Science probably supports this.

Silly games help too. Nothing fancy. Just a dash of imagination and a willingness to abandon dignity.

I tend to have a dark, dry sense of humor, but I’ve somehow been gifted with the ability to make people laugh. I consider it part of my life’s mission to catch someone completely off guard — stop them mid-stride, confuse them slightly, and then boom… laughter. Attitude shift achieved.

So whether it’s a 42-year-old mom of six skipping to the mailbox with her four-year-old (neighbors judging quietly), an awkward hopscotch attempt, or a sudden hand-slap challenge, it only takes a moment. And that smile? It has magical, forget-your-problems-for-a-minute powers.

Tonight, make a silly dinner. Watch a ridiculous movie. Play hide-and-seek. Capture the Flag (elite game, by the way). Have a scavenger hunt for the remote or gaming controller — because chaos is character-building.

Whatever it takes… just do it. Life is heavy enough. Add some silly.