My inner comedian keeps me entertained 24/7/365. I can’t imagine life without him. Finding and nurturing the inner comedian is one of the most important parts of any spiritual path — and it is often one of the most difficult parts. It is also truly rewarding. Life is so much more fun when you’re cracking up all the time. Levity is utterly crucial for the health of our bodies, minds and spirits. And making someone else laugh is a profound act of love.

My outer comedian, on the other hand, is still a work in progress. He is not nearly as funny as my inner comedian — but we’re working on that. He seems to come and go and sometimes he’s just not very entertaining. Sadly, he could not get hired as a comedian even if they paid him.