As a licensed counselor working in the field of mental health, I am occasionally invited to participate in discussions involving the word crazy. Some examples: "Isn't counseling for crazy people?" Or, "How do you like working with crazy people?"
One of my initial responses is usually, "What's wrong with crazy?"
Seriously.
In my assessment of life, here's my conclusion: If there's not a little bit of crazy in you, you're missing out.
The word crazy is frequently used in both negative and positive ways. We see a homeless man on the street mumbling about Jesus, salvation, and the weather, and we label him crazy. On the other hand, we receive some exciting good news and happily proclaim, "That's crazy!"
Crazy can be good. It can make you laugh, and it makes things interesting. It's what makes things abnormal, in a good way.
If you're spending a lot of time depressed, struggling to laugh, or fighting off perpetual irritation, I suggest you evaluate the level and quality of crazy in your life. If good crazy is lacking, do something to insert some (safely) into your life.
Then, the next time someone tells you you're crazy, thank them. And mean it!
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