In this chapter, the author says that even if celebration is the furthest thing from anyone when a situation is grim, it is crucial because celebration ( lighten up) break a spiral of depression and stimulate creativity.
Shackleton had great ability to find something to celebrate. For example, "Empire day," " Dog Derby" and so on. These fun events contributed to the sense of cheerfulness and optimism.
Such celebration is most important in the darkest days. I was impressed that Shackleton's act which he took when the 1 year anniversary of starting the expedition day came. At that time, their ship was crushed and they were in the disappointment. However he celebrated the day and then the depression atmosphere turned better. Ceremony build hope, confidence, and morale, the author writes.
The author also says Shackleton had the ability to find something to laugh and had great sense of humor. According to the author, humor is consistently effective tool for dealing with adversity. Shackleton made the worst situation change by his a kind of black humor.
Our cheerleading club likes to celebrate the event. On Halloween day, we put on the halloween color T-shurts and pants in practice. On Valentine day, Christmas, and so on we enjoy these coordinate.
I want to continue this convention. And also the sense of humor, it is not my strong field, I try to learn to cheer members up! ( To tell the truth, there are more cheerful and interesting members than I, so I want to leave this role to them.)
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