Lazy, but not judgmental

 I am taking a happiness course from  (coursera.org) Presented by Laurie Santos, ‘The Science of Well-Being’

The homework suggest you try and use one of your top 5 strengths everyday.  And they gave the following suggestion for creativity.

‘For example, you might write a blog post that is unique because it is entirely gibberish. That’s not going to be useful, so it would not be considered creative”

So, I am going to use my “Judgment.” And apply the VIA Institute on Characters definition.  “Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions, being able to change one’s mind in light of evidence, weighing all evidence fairly.”

A blog written all gibberish might be useful to someone who wants to blog, but is not confident.  The run across said, ‘gibberish blog’ and think, if someone can publish a blog all in gibberish, maybe I can blog.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.  The author believes creativity has to benefit self or someone else to be valid.  

I say, that’s gibberish.  If you believe what you are doing adds value to you or someone else, don’t let a stranger be the one to validate your creativity.

Today I used my judgement and my creativity by blogging and creating a tastefully presented breakfast.

Blueberries, banana, pink pineapple and strawberries.  

I am Lazy.

 When I tell people, “I’m lazy.”

They always respond, “No, you’re not.”

Yes. I am lazy and it’s okay.  I am not a slob, unhealthy, or a burden to society.  I am lazy. 

I am taking a happiness course and went to the VIA strength questionnaire and they didn’t list ‘Lazy’ as one of my strengths - but they should have…if you read through my top 5 strengths you will see they support my statement.  I am lazy.

1. Creativity.    I have no problem thinking of novel ways to avoid doing housework and a 40 hour a work week.

2. Love of Learning.  Which is one of my novel ways to avoid doing housework, exercising or any of those things ‘non-lazy’ people do.  So, this is the real reason behind taking a happiness course.

3. Judgment.  I don’t spend energy judging. I am a firm believer in - you do you- as long as your actions don’t leave anyone dead at the end of the day.  

4. Forgiveness.  I am a forgiving person, because I am lazy.  I have no desire to drag around hurt and heavy negative emotions.  It takes a lot less energy to forgive and forget.

5. Humor.   It takes a lot less energy to be with people who are happy and smiling. It’s draining to be with someone who cries all day and can not see the value in a smile.  So, much easier to be with someone you make laugh, then someone you make cry.

Also, it’s a lot easier to be who you are - then to try and be someone you’re not.

So, instead of trying to prove to everyone I am not lazy.  I embrace lazy.

I am lazy and it turns out I am happy.