Why Absurdity Is Sacred

People taught and berated us to, “Not be a Fool,” or to “Stop acting like a Fool!” People try sooooo hard in life to avoid being seen as foolish. Foolish has three main definitions:

• having or showing a lack of good sense, judgment, or discretion
• absurd, ridiculous
• marked by a loss of composure; nonplussed

People want to be seen as competent, sensible, and composed. This may not be accurate, but this is how they want to be seen at least.

Some people don’t mind (and even enjoy) being seen as fools/foolish, like comedians. We laugh at their behavior because they are saying sentences or doing actions that are considered by “society & culture” as wrong, offensive, stupid/dumb, absurd and much more. We love it though. Why does this cognitive dissonance exist? We reject foolishness while still embracing it in certain contexts and scenarios.

It is because we need The Fool and their energy in our lives. The Fool lives on the seat of their pants. The Fool is mischievous, naughty, free-spirited, and playful. Sometimes all at once or on different days.

The Fool is freedom.

The Fool marches to the beat of their own drum while also dancing like no one is watching. Especially when there are many people around watching and curious why there is a dancing-drummer in front of them.

Be The Fool.

Do not be afraid of being foolish. Embrace your foolishness. When someone does “everything right” but challenges another person’s personal standards, that person may label them a fool.

Might as well steep yourself in your own brand of silliness, absurdity, and unique Fool energy. No one needs to understand your Fool-self, and that is okay; just go with it.

You need it, and those around you need it too.

Become The Fool.

Be The Fool.

Embrace The Fool.