No Arms, No Legs
Watched it? Good. I love how I can tell you to watch something, and you so blithely trust me. One day, I might slip in some porn or some excessive violence, just for a bit of a giggle. However, now I've said that, you'll never watch my videos again. Damn it! Anyway, back to the point at hand. No pun intended, you twisted people. That man is easily one of the happiest people I've met, despite all the problems he faces. I realise that he may have been raised in good conditions, or by good parents, so he is in some way lucky. However, he still has faced many difficult challenges, society pitying him, activities he can't partake in, patronised by his peers. It all happens, but he's really made something of himself! What he says at the end is equally inspiring...it's really shocking how many people think their worth nothing.
I myself have been suffering a bout of depression recently, due to various things at home, my job and my unforeseeable future. I'm not denying it's hard to motivate yourself...but you should reflect on the good things. I know I'm intelligent, despite how others perceive me. I recently did stand up comedy successfully and will do again, thus confirming I am somewhat funny. I have a wonderful family who care and worry about me. Do you know how many parents don't care? Watch The Breakfast Club for an excellent film about kids who feel alienated from their parents. I don't think not achieving is depressing, the motivating yourself and then making something of yourself is what makes life exciting...
I understand some people may think I'm being insensitive to some people's situation. Those who are in such abject poverty, they can never get out. Perhaps those who are in such an abusive relationship, be it boyfriend, family or friends that they feel no escape. There are people like that and we should lead the way in helping them. How? Hell, I'm not the answer man, I just talk a lot of crap! In all seriousness, I understand that, but for those of you like me...realise how much good there is in your life. Remember sometimes that the world isn't full of bad people...that there is good in the world. I would like to share a story with you.
It was 1988, and Mary Andersen was at the Miami airport checking in for a long flight to Norway to be with her husband when the airline representative informed her that she wouldn't be able to check her luggage without paying a 100 surcharge... When it was finally Mary’s turn, she got the message that would crush her bubbling feeling of happiness. You’ll have to pay a 103 dollar surcharge if you want to bring both those suitcases to Norway, the man behind the counter said. Mary had no money. Her new husband had travelled ahead of her to Norway, and she had no one else to call. "I was completely desperate and tried to think which of my things I could manage without. But I had already made such a careful selection of my most prized possessions" said Mary. As tears streamed down her face, she heard a "gentle and friendly voice" behind her saying, "That's okay, I'll pay for her."
That man was actually Obama, who later received a letter of thanks and a photo of the happy couple on their wedding day. He didn't have to cover for her, but he chose to because he knew she needed the money desperately. He wasn't even involved in politics then, this was twenty years ago. Sometimes, the good in people shines, and when there's so much shit going on around you, it's good to know that it still exists.
I'd like to quickly use this as an opportunity to make a statement on Mr. Obama. Previously, for those who know me, I have criticised Obama. I am not a hypocrite, as I criticised the fact that America was in love with a man that they would resent when he bought in his radical, European and liberal ideas. The national health care, the end of Guantanamo bay and an attempt to end the Iraq war (which some Americans still support.) Due to American's history and political ideology, I knew he would never be popular apart from those with sense... and I'm afraid to say I was right. Many have blamed Obama and criticised his recent decisions... deicisions I was all for but knew would never work in the United States.
Anyway, I don't want to sound like a clichéd book or a badly written film. Just be happy for life, be happy there are good people and yes, complain sometimes, it's nature, but try to persevere...there's always a good person around the corner who can say "That's okay, I'll listen." (See what I did there?). Perhaps you think I'm being weird, or unrealistic or stupid but hey, I'm trying to be positive. It doesn't hurt to make people feel good about themselves, and it doesn't hurt to feel good about yourself either... I'm going to try and keep the happy feel consistent, so in the politest senses of the words,
Go away.
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