Directly the mulberry tree begins to make you circle, break off. Pelt the tree with laughter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When you feel drawn into a cycle of worry, stop and laugh at it.
- In plain terms
- If you start obsessing about something, stop and laugh instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Break obsessive loops with laughter.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What loops do you get stuck in?
- How can humor help you?
Another view
Some problems need serious attention not laughter.
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