For most of his life, Dave Ebert, comedian and improv artist, masked his deep depression and suicidal thoughts behind his gift of making people laugh. Humor was the way to hide how he truly felt inside. Until he saw his life as a moment of choice and that’s when everything changed. Now he uses comedy as a way to reveal the source of his gift and his transformed life.
Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Expanded Notes:
- Jesus, as a man, gives us clues into how men can embrace and navigate through negative emotions
- Emotions are not wrong; letting them control you and determine your actions can be
- Emotions create pressure; crying, laughing, yelling are all just overflows of emotion
- Our first reaction to the strong emotion should be to ask God what He is teaching us in the moment
- Funny moments in improv come from the moments of recognition
- Comedy provides a respite from the daily burdens; laughing creates a shared experience for everyone in the room
- The ultimate Creator give us permission and ability to be creative ourselves
- Creativity can be a gift and aid in fathering children
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