09.21.09
Red Blue Jeans?
Just got a link about a trip to India. http://www.globalj.org/indiatrips/indiawithleelamata.html
When I clicked on the link for more information, there was Indian music playing in the background. I just kept it on, even though I didn’t understand what they were singing (Red blue jeans?). It was hypnotic mainly because it was so unusual and the words and music unknown to me.
This week’s Comedy Around the World will go to India–a place I’ve never visited. Even though there’s nothing really very funny about the link, it does do some things that humor does for us:
—It’s very different from our normal lifestyle (unless of course you are Indian). This newness really made me pay attention and got me more and more curious about this place, the people, and the trip!
—Since I’m not an expert on Indian culture, I wasn’t critical or judgmental. I simply let the ad explain things to me, like the red blue jeans. No pressure, just enjoyment.
If we can harness this capacity for the unique*and not critique ourselves or others*we can let our humor out. We can even wear red blue jeans…
