In Others’ Words: Sense

 

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“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.”

~William James (1842-1910), American psychologist

Whatever I lack in common sense, I like to think I make up in a sense of humor.

And I completely embrace William Jame’s idea that my sense of humor is my common sense doing the cha-cha.

I’m all for evaluating the facts of a situation — I am a journalist, after all. But I also bring my emotions into play, as well as praying for discernment.

But allowing my sense of humor freedom to weave it’s way through a challenge has saved me from frustration. From failure. From walking away from an opportunity.

In Your Words: If you had to choose, would you pick common sense or a sense of humor?