15/02/2023
*sad post warning, message at the bottom* I met someone on the way back from townsville today. He was a rough-looking guy, slightly short, long braided beard and scruffy mohawk, and normally I would not have bothered someone like him, not out of fear, just that im a different type of guy. But i had heard him crying around a corner earlier, and out of curiosity, i asked him what it was about. He told me "oh, you heard that? Sorry 😮💨 I am heading to brisbane, because my best friend just found out he only has 2 days to live, which is horrible, because he was only diagnosed with brain cancer 5 weeks ago" Which just completely left me speechless. I didnt know what to say to that, i could only say that i was very sorry to hear that. The friend is only 35, and he has a wife of 28, and 2 kids under 5. He went on to tell me that the wife had been in an accident 11 months ago, and will never walk again. And, me and train guy hugged and cried thinking about it. He had known this guy since school age. I gave him my number, for if he ever needed someone to talk to.
And i thought to myself, this is really indicative of the fact that, you NEVER really know what someone else is going through. Never. You arent in someone elses shoes. At the same time, nobody is in your shoes. Nobody knows whats in your heart. So you can take both messages for today.
First one is the same message i spread everyday, love everybody. Always show kindness on the street, always show everybody love. Call me a hippy, but its true ❤️
Secondly, dont fault people if they dont know what your going through. I very often have heard the phrase "you dont know what im going through! You dont know where ive been!" Which is true. However, rather than saying that, we should be opening ourselves up to others. Accepting help, and getting better through friendship and love. Others arent in your shoes, yes, but let them try your shoes on, the may help your shoes fit better on you.i love you all always, thank you for being awesome!