Laugh a little - it is okay
The times we make fun of or joke about the things which are probably more important than we might first think often end up being the times we do more harm than good. If we go through life making light of everything we encounter - as though life had to be filled with jokes and humor at all times - we will miss out on so much of what may have come if we avoided the sarcasm. Sarcasm actually "demotes" or causes something to have a lesser "degree" of importance. It is good to laugh and make light when times are stressful and you just need to unwind. It is another to make light of what another may be feeling very deeply. It is still another to cover over the depth of your anxiety, guilt, or regrets with sarcasm directed toward yourself. Wisdom calls for us to be men and women of integrity - having fun with life - but not making light of what life entails. Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, ...