Sometimes We Need To Laugh In These Tough Times

Guest Contributor: Kayleen Reusser
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At our last Master Mind meeting, we met at the usual place and time that we have met for the past 2 years. At the beginning of the year we may change our spot, but I can't go there now as a civilian (in my non-Master Mind frame of mind) without thinking of my two good friends who have met with me regularly and encouraged me to achieve my dreams.

That helped when I came and shared that my husband's place of work would be closing in 2009 and he would be looking for another job. I will be looking for one too as soon as I get my resume updated. They both reminded me of the various avenues my husband and I could pursue. It helped to have input when I couldn't seem to get over the announcement of his employer's shutting down.

At the same meeting one member showed us her new tiny laptop. The rest of us were jealous! It could fit in a purse, is light as butter, and has a webcam and wifi capabilities. She plans to use it for her off-site consulting business. It is booming and she was beaming. It was a joy to think of how far she has come within the last couple of years as an independent businessperson.

My other friend is busily preparing for a national talk she will give within a few months. She also had a breakthrough on her children's book and is hoping to complete that soon.

Interspersed with all of the news was much laughter, which I badly needed. You may not think of your Master Mind associates as humorous, but the next time you meet, why not have a contest to see who can crack the funniest joke? Award the winner with something funny. Sometimes we need to laugh in these tough times. It can do a world of good. Take care.