RIP Robin Williams

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Once you're dead only one can condemn you or help you or have compassion for you and it's not one of us. I've stopped three people from committing suicide and helped pull some out of depression. I count these as crowning achievements of my life. Nothing sticks with you like saving someones life. One of my friends did kill himself but it was a total surprise to everyone. I would have done anything to help him. At least Mr. Williams left a legacy that will be remembered. As for resting in peace? The theology and philosophy are balanced away from that but it is a nice expression.

This poem lives in my soul:
'No Man is an Island'

No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
own were; any man's death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.


MEDITATION XVII
Devotions upon Emergent Occasions
John Donne

The Bible book of Ecclesiastes holds my perspective too. One of the deepest books of practical wisdom.

To those of you fighting your demons, don't resist help! The greatest help may come from the least expected place. Seek a new perspective. Love the little things. Accept love.

I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I will say no more.