Being the caring person that I am, when my friends and family start to go through things I can sometimes take on their feelings. Most times because I've been in that same situation. I'm not just sympathetic but empathetic. Which if you know and understand the difference, then you know empathy can bring up a host of feelings and emotions...resolved and unresolved. And if you are a thinker, then you know you will think about these things, analyze and try to understand the "why" of it all.
Some things are happening to good, strong people in my life right now. So, I started to wonder, why do bad/scary things happen to these good people?? Why do the good suffer? Without going too deep into this train of thought...there are tons of conversations I've had involving this thinking and it's always fun but really long and drawn out...I'm not in the mood for that right now haha
The quickest explanation I could come up with was this...
Bad things happen to good people to show their strength and be an inspiration to those around them.
Many things have happened to me in my short lifetime and I consider myself a pretty good person overall. Each thing has put me out there for others to see, witness and judge. Each situation has allowed me to not only learn and become stronger in my personal beliefs but also be a beacon of inspiration and courage to others who may not be as prepared when these things happen to them. I have been able to comfort and help those who are going through events and need support. I have been able to be there for them deeply when they thought they were all alone. I have been able to be that voice of optimism and reason. Without my experiences I wouldn't be able to be so supportive.
Some people go through things and crumble under the pressure. Never learning from their mistakes. Never being able to rise above the darkness. While others take those experiences, no matter how brutal they are and use it to become stronger in their own lives as well as inspire others. Even if someone doesn't come out alive from their situation...a good, strong person who fought till the bitter end is still an inspiration, long after they are gone. Their memory will hold strong in the hearts of those who loved them. Likewise, the person who keeps getting knocked down...struggles seem to keep coming their way...life just deals them shitty cards all at once...YET they still keep pushing forward, rising above and finding the courage to keep smiling and loving life...those people are constant reminders of strength, courage, heart and goodness. They keep inspiring no matter where they are or what is going on around them. They might not even know it, but they are someone's beacon of light and hope.
So I guess my point in all of this is, yeah, life can suck ass so much. Bad things happen to good people daily. But it's how that person handles the situation, is what counts most. They may not keep pushing forward for anyone else but themselves but they should know, in some way they are inspiring and helping someone else realize their courage as well. When bad things happen, our true selves show through. Keep your head up and know there is always someone out there ready to be your beacon of light if you can't summon your own.
Inspired by my dear friend Mo...a very wicked cool, inspiring and good guy!
