How puzzling must we humans be? We live in constant extremes. Our pride leaves us fighting for air in the midst of depression. Even the kingdom to which God calls insists that to really live one must really die. Life is packed with assorted ironies.
So how does one of the funniest men ever to roam earth bring his life to sudden end via suicide? How does this happen? What an oxymoron; talented in outward expression of comedy while dying on the inside from depression.
The sad loss of Robin Williams is grievous to my heart. I've wept.
What shall we do with this news? Are we supposed to do anything with it?
For me, the answer is yes; being fully aware that your response will be as individualistic.
What we do is we learn from this week's tragic announcement. We at least allow it to be a strong reminder. People of all stages and levels inwardly, and sometimes secretly, hurt. A matter that I believe society in general does not fathom is that high-profile people carry the same inner-agonies as we low-profile ones.
My heart especially goes out to the celebrity world of movies, sports, and politics for we can assume that since they have money and fame, they have it made. These do not. They are normal people with normal insecurities.
May we awaken to the irony that we are all on the same page. Every CEO and each person of fame fight for stability for this earth is booby-trapped with chasms and blind-spots which leave all without direction. Men, women, and children find constant dilemmas due to unseen curves quickly approaching.
What shall we do with these ideas? We shall step up our pace of speaking life into the hearts of everyone around. We will speak such because we know that every person in our path desperately needs creative words of hope. We may not be famous; but we can inspire the famous. We can encourage the common.
God knows very well how to place us and use us to afford His glory to one who desperately needs His word-style.
I know of no greater irony than to realize comedians become depressed. How strange? No. How common. No one is exempt. Therefore, as the redeemed, we must say so. We must say...words...which are God's creative tools...to bring dear valuable neighbors and friends back into the true zone of happiness and authentic joy.
Robin Williams ended his life without realizing the world was crazy about him. He was in need of lavish words of hope. We are now reminded that everyone could use a dose of empowering conversation. Due to God, you have it within you. Give cheer to those around you....freely. Others need you.
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