But anyway, I was on the postsecret community website, and I just cannot express how moved I become by this site. Each week they post "new" secrets from others ( you can find it on the left side of my blog). But they also have a community website. I was reading through some of these
"secrets" again today.......and it just burns that desire even brighter within me that wants to help others in some way....... I just want every person on this earth not to feel judged.....and to be able to be "who" they want to be. What have we learned as a society that has caused us to shun people or be judgemental......hurtful??? Granted, believe me, I am by no means saying I am perfect. I am sure I hurt people sometimes.....but I try so hard to think before I talk......to encourage and help if needed....... I also think, thankfully......my mind naturally is more open and accepting of diversity in many ways.
I saw this postcard that was sent in and it touched me.......
Obviously, I have no idea what exactly this person was referring to (the event). It could have been a friend/relative that was dying of cancer or a disease, it could have to do with suicide, heck, perhaps this author's version of death was that this person left him/her. Regardless, it reminds me of how important it is to express what we are feeling. At this moment I am referring to sharing your feelings with others......being open.....letting them know you care about them. Of course, I am all about that....whether it be that I verbalize it, send a card, get a small gift, or even through hugs (a few of the ways I show I care). I want people special to me to know they are special. I know that it may make some uncomfortable....but to be honest.....I don't care (well I do.......) but I just want them to know they are cared about.
I wish that everyone did this.......shared their feelings and care. Of course, I am by no means saying I am prefect at it, but think of it as a challenge for me and for others. Don't wait until someone is "dead" to tell them you love them or care about them (it will just make it that much harder on you). None of us know how long we will be here. I know, I know......I have written about this before......but I am constantly reminded.
Maybe perhaps deep down........I want others that care about me to show it more often......yes...a selfish statement....and not why I am writing this at all.......but it makes you feel soooooo much better. I cannot even express the happiness I get from a card.....encouraging words.....people sharing with me (yes, this makes me feel loved), HUGS (I LOVE HUGS).........
So, all of this to say.....jump out of your comfort zone.......let others know you care!!! ;-)
Of course, this postcard (above) also made me think of John a bit.....and others that have lost someone to suicide.... Of course, this may not be the author's reasoning for creating this postcard, but it did make me think of John. The anniversary of his suicide is a little over a month away.......and the anniversary of losing my Grandpa to UGLY cancer is a little less than a month away.....August is kinda a hard month. Not sure why death and losing someone impacts me the way it does....but it does.
I thought this postcard secret was encouraging (below).....and just a reminder of how we should always make ourselves available for others.....especially in times of need:
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