Viktor Frankl was a psychiatrist who survived the Nazi concentration camps. He saw the absolute worst of humanity. And yet, in the middle of that nightmare, he wrote this:

Humor was another of the soul's weapons in the fight for self-preservation. Taking life seriously is important. But if you take everything too seriously, you will break. The world is heavy.

If you can laugh at it, you can survive it. 🛡️

It’s easy to be stoic when things are going well. The real test of a man is how he handles the pressure when the walls are closing in.

Do you crumble? Do you lash out? Or do you find the strength to crack a smile?

Laughter isn't about ignoring reality or pretending the pain isn't there. It’s an act of defiance. It’s your soul saying, "This is hard, but it will not break me."

Viktor Frankl knew that humor wasn't just a distraction; it was a weapon for survival.

Keep your armor polished.

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