Not So Funny in Real Life

As I was watching a behind-the-scenes recap about the television show Seinfeld, I learned that their philosophy was to make sure the characters never grew personally. 

Any story line that included a lesson where one of the characters could develop as an individual would be flatly rejected.  

The characters on the show were intentionally kept stagnant, both personally and professionally.

It made for good comedy, but oh my goodness, what an awful place to be in real life!

Do you know someone who is stuck that way? Maybe they work a dead end job or lack motivation? Maybe they have an inability to set goals or strive to better themselves? 

Admittedly, sometimes life deals us a hand that makes it difficult to rise above our circumstances, but sometimes people are oddly content never maturing.

Working in church ministry for so many years, it was not uncommon to come across people who were "stuck" in their faith life as well. Never moving beyond their childhood catechism education, or maybe their 8th grade Confirmation, they often didn't even realize just how stuck they were.

If that describes you--or someone you know--I hope you realize that it is never to late to evolve. The best thing you can do for yourself is become an adult in your faith.

Investigate what you don't know. Have an open mind. Use good sources, whether that is a trusted individual, a Catechism, bible or other great books.

Even with years of education, I am still excited (and admittedly a bit surprised) when I learn something that it seems like I should already know, but somehow missed.

Whatever you do, commit to not being stuck like one of the characters on Seinfeld. Their philosophy might have worked for a comedy show, but it's not funny if it becomes your real life.

Janet Cassidy
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