In life's testiest moments we are offered the rare opportunity to witness first-hand, the true colors of the people around us. I have been both proud and disappointed in what has been unveiled to me in life's most recent adventure.
I have experienced a family that has come together to care for one anothers' body and spirit. Certain individuals have put the weight of the world on their shoulders to lend a helping hand to their loved ones. Being surrounded by these individuals has inspired me to also put myself and my own needs aside to do my part. After many a sleepless night, and many miles logged on the ole rav4, I am proud to say that in less than 9 months, I will officially be a part of this wonderful group of people who love each other so unconditionally and who really show up for each other when the going gets tough.
On the other hand, I have also been rudely awakened to the fact that there are people in this world who are so involved in themselves and their lives that they can't muster the empathy to put themselves in another person's shoes. Even people who make their living "caring for others" and "caring for the sick" seem to have disappointed me in this arena. I don't know what has happened to people to allow them to lose their human connection with others but it often makes me wonder... what is this world coming to? How can some people be so completely involved in themselves to fall so immeasurably short in their relationships, their friendships, and hell, even their jobs? And what has happened to these people that they are either a. clueless to their behavior and how it affects others or b. indifferent to it.
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