Why So Serious?

Over the last decade (and especially in current circumstances) I’ve felt an escalating gravitation towards encumbering seriousness. Perhaps the fault of a dividing political landscape, perhaps the stark realities of growing up.

Perhaps both.

But this week I was reminded how healing a pinch of reckless silliness can be on the soul. Goofiness is not immaturity; it is a weapon against the trivialities of life. It is something to develop, not dissolve.

Like all dichotomies, seriousness and silliness are best in balance.

So here are some stupid videos I made with my brothers for TikTok.