It is a humbling perspective Steve,
Art, I too am very serious at times. Our hearts will open up to many through out this life, the more we learn to break down these walls which can be our own resistance to Love, the more we will see the divine spirit not just from those of our past but those serving actively in our present...
And it is, each expression a divine service- Your Heart, a seeker of Truth, accepts the poison like a Blessing and transcends these pains into a wonderful thing... Perhaps a part of the Shakti? It is the expectation of experience that take away from these Blessings. It is true, we are evolved from mineral, plant and animal into man. This life of duality, material is just as real as the realms of heaven and spirit. Perhaps PY means to say, we are not just these bodies? Whatever the course, our internal compass will navigate us back to the One.
When we see all those interconnected and personable relationships, it would seem plausible one can't help but laugh in recognition of their role to Gods Will. My EGO still so very selfish, rightfully so- God knows this and so I smile LOL.
I am grateful for the learning experience this life readily provides. Still it is a great disservice to laugh or dismiss any ones plight when graced by their sincere expression. Hopefully we can bring those with us back to a lighter reality and heal these wounds, both inflicted and self-inflicted. Love is the answer. And As you say, Meditation and Silence is one of the most powerful tools we can utilize to rise above.
I hope we are graced by your presence again which is a blessing for others whether here at this Spiritual Portal or interacting out there with the great portrait of Life. After being prompted to this thread, you are in my prayers for Peace Love & Gratitude. _^_
Most authors don't know how their stories end, they can only see so far ahead- it is in this fluidity that makes a work Great. When we are bound by our own rigid nature to create any work of Art- those constrictions are experienced through out its creation and felt by others when observing the finished product; yet the Inspiration that comes to a painter, writer or musician in the midst of their work, he who works with this finds the end result greater than originally imagined.
Namaste <3