"We can't truly appreciate the sun if we haven't experienced the rain."

Today, Jacqui and Bryan discuss the importance of humor, identifying that in our day to day lives, it helps to allow ourselves moments of levity whether we're commiserating to a friend about how much life sucks or ruminating in our own minds over other people's shortcomings. Seeing our hardships with an eye on irony or from a slightly comedic perspective allows us to cut ourselves, and maybe our audience, a little bit of slack.

Take it from writer, Jody Houlston-Lau who, in her collaboration with Ted Ed, explains that while it may seem counterintuitive, comedy is often key to a serious story.

Good Risings is a mindset. Join Jacqueline MacInnes Wood & Bryan McMullin for a daily dose of Good Vibes & Mindfulness.

Presented By: Cavalry Audio

Producers: Jason Seagraves & Margot Carmichael

Audio Editing: Revision Sound

Music: Gramoscope Music

Executive Producers: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Bryan McMullin, Dana Brunetti & Keegan Rosenberger

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