*Clowns Cry Too

Anyone who has lived awhile having observed human nature doesn’t have to be a psychologist to figure out there are different types of personalities. The common man may not be familiar with the term, “temperament,” used by professionals to describe these various dispositions; but still, he or she, is well aware such distinctions exist.

Among these diversified creatures of God is the loveable, outgoing, cheerful Sanguine. This type of individual lights up any room he or she enters. Their positive attitude and overflowing words of encouragement are a healing balm to any and all downtrodden souls. They are, as I like to refer to them, “God’s Lifter-Uppers.”

But it’s possible to leave a circus, being heartened by the one with the big smile and a willingness to do anything to get us to laugh, and forget that clowns cry too. May God help us to remember that behind the cheerful smile of that sanguine saint who is such a blessing to us, there can be tears underneath that external make-up.