I don’t remember the context of this quote, but I had scribbled it on a piece of paper that I had saved in a wooden mini chest. That’s where all keep all my quotes. Perhaps some day I will just publish the quotes are they are in a big book, without any explanation…but I realize that probably has little marketing value if there’s no story behind each quote. For not every quote can be understood by itself. Anyway, I had said this a few times to people that I converse with. I would often say that life is just one big inside joke, and there are those who are in on it, and then there are those left wondering what’s going on. I like to believe that I’m in on it. Are you? ;-p
But anyway, tying the joke in with the irony aspect when discussing anything we're passionate about makes for wonderful conversations! Why? Because people in general view what they're passionate about as a serious topic. However, I’m one to believe that most if not all things are ironic in one sense or another. You either come in expecting something to happen and then nothing does, or you come in having no expectations and something comes of it.
Let me share what is said of irony according to Wikipedia : “All the different senses of irony revolve around the perceived notion of an incongruity, or a gap between an understanding of reality, or expectation of a reality, and what actually happens.” In short, irony is an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. Sounds like an inside joke to me!
I’m very fortunate and feel very blessed to be surrounded by the people that I have in my life. Sometimes, I wonder if they question whether or not they’re in on the joke too. From the looks of it, I say that most of them are “in the know”. I’m a firm believer that humor and laughter is the best remedy for most if not all situations. That’s not to say that I don’t take things seriously, I do! It’s just that I’m often very aware that life is meant to be enjoyed. If we don’t enjoy what we’re doing (or who we’re doing! lol sorry I had to slip that one in there - couldn’t help it.), the right course of action would be to stop and disengage ourselves. However, that is easier said than done. So I believe a way to soften and smooth the edges of life are by finding humor in things that happen and laughing about it at the end of the day. I honestly believe that if one looks hard enough, there’s humor in everything…you just have to be in on the joke to appreciate it.
I think love and curiosity are the two strongest forces that motivate people. Of course we all walk into a situation (be it a new relationship, a business deal, or a new place) we have certain expectations…or rather have an idea of how we would like for things to turn out but not necessarily expect anything. And if the outcome is contrary to what we had originally thought, I say that’s when the most interesting things start to happen. Sort of like when an actor forgets his/her lines and improvisation kicks in. The director and the people on stage are all probably on edge with what the person may say – but that’s what makes it so funny!
I think my life is pretty ironic in some sense, especially regarding my so call “maturity” level and my age. I won’t discuss my age, but rather I will say that I’m old enough to know a bit better, but still young enough to drive around with a penguin in the backseat in seatbelts. =) I’m told that I was probably born in the wrong era, and others have said that I am ahead of my time…which one is it? I don’t know. But what I do know is that I’ve stayed and am happy I’m still here. Tomorrow when you’re out and about doing your thing, smile randomly every once in a while - it will do several things 1) people will wonder what you’re so happy about 2) you yourself will wonder what you’re so happy about and 3) both parties will have a good time finding out. Remember, life is an inside joke…are you in on it? =)
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