The burden of the self is lightened with I laugh at myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-criticism or self-ridicule can reduce the heaviness of carrying one's ego or identity.
- In plain terms
- Laughing at yourself makes your ego feel lighter.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to reduce the burden of self-importance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What burdens do you carry about yourself?
- How does laughter change your mood?
Another view
Constant self-mockery might undermine self-esteem in some cases.
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