“He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.” – Epictetus

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

So much is outside of our control both on the job and off, but one thing that is in our control is the ability to see the humor in the absurdity of it all. Through the lens of laughter we gain perspective and solace in the recognition that life is often as absurd as it is beautiful, and as unpredictable as it is profound.

We talk about how laughter can build resilience on today’s podcast!

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Takeaways:

• Humor and laughter can serve as coping mechanisms for law enforcement officers in a chaotic and high-stress environment.
• Finding lightness and joy amidst the darkness and vulnerability of the job is important for maintaining resilience.
• Reflecting on where we may be taking ourselves too seriously in our personal lives and injecting humor and lightness can be beneficial.
• Stoicism can provide a helpful perspective in navigating political issues.

Until Next Time…out of role!