Awareness

The passing of Robin Williams has made the world the awareness of depression and suicide. It is too bad we had to wait for a well known person like him to get the word out. Now his wife says that he was in first stage of Parkinson’s disease. So I expect more awareness of it as well. We are aware that Michael Fox has the disease. With social media, and the internet we are becoming more aware of all types of diseases.

I have written about friends and family a lot on this blog. I think it is important for us to help any person we know that is dealing with something difficult in their lives. I would say that even those we may not know that well like someone at a coffee shop, or grocery store.

One of my friend’s daughters Rachel who I have known since she was small now has breast cancer. She seems to be fighting it good so far, and she has a very good attitude, however, I believe it is important to keep her in my prayers, and I find it important to encourage her any time I see her.

Sometimes it may be difficult to know what to say, however, if we can give everyone a smile, and if possible a high five.  A lot of times I feel discouraged when someone does not give a smile, or at least acknowledge you. I like it when someone says my name even though I don’t remember theirs because I had not seen them in a while.

I know a lot of what I am saying maybe has to do with my insecurities, but I think everyone likes to think people are aware of their presence in this world. Not everyone is kind, but if we can be kind each chance we have the better. It would be nice to be past all of this, but we should have as much love in our lives. None of us know when our lives will end, but we may need to be depended on someone to save our lives so if we can treat everyone good the better. Also, I believe it is part of our purpose, and destiny. Almost forgot have yourself a great weekend.