Ben dreaded Mondays, especially when deadlines and meetings piled up. One morning, he rushed to get dressed and only noticed at work that his socks were boldly mismatched—one polka-dotted, one striped. At first, he tugged his pants over his ankles, hoping no one would see. But the universe had other plans.
During a tense meeting, he crossed his legs and his bright socks peeked out. A coworker spotted them, stifling a giggle. Soon, the laughter became contagious—even the most serious manager cracked a smile. The mood in the room shifted; what started as embarrassment became a source of lightness.
Ben decided to own it, telling a joke and flashing his socks. He realized how small, silly moments could reset the tone for everyone. The work still got done, but with more energy and connection. For Ben, the socks became a reminder—choose laughter and lightness on purpose, not just by accident. Live and laugh always, through mismatched moments, mistakes, and mishaps alike; joy is never out of reach, if you welcome it in.