Yesterday the news spread
across the world that iconic actor/comedian Robin Williams passed away and
today it came to light that his death was a suicide. God works in mysterious ways. He often uses people who have achieved fame worldwide
to spread profound messages. How ironic
that a legendary talent that made the world laugh was battling internal sorrow
to the point that it led him to take his own life. I
believe the message is regardless of how you are feeling on the inside, take
the time to laugh and be happy along the journey of your life. Remember how actor Christopher Reeve, famous for his role as Superman, was stripped of all human strength after he became a paraplegic due to an equestrian accident. His life's work was also used as a vehicle to send a message to the world that no man is invincible. It is no mistake that Christopher Reeve was one of Robin Williams' best friends.
I saw Robin Williams once in person when I was working on a TV show in Hollywood called Real TV. Comedian Keenan Ivory Wayans had his own show at the time on the studio lot, Hollywood Center Studios, and Dr. Drew Pinsky was also doing a show on the lot called Love Line. I am not sure why Robin was there I just remember I was leaving for the day and we made eye contact as I walked past him. I tried to play it off as I’ve been in the presence of many big stars many times over but I do remember feeling that something special had just happened to me because I’d just seen Robin Williams up close and he'd said hi to me.
I saw Robin Williams once in person when I was working on a TV show in Hollywood called Real TV. Comedian Keenan Ivory Wayans had his own show at the time on the studio lot, Hollywood Center Studios, and Dr. Drew Pinsky was also doing a show on the lot called Love Line. I am not sure why Robin was there I just remember I was leaving for the day and we made eye contact as I walked past him. I tried to play it off as I’ve been in the presence of many big stars many times over but I do remember feeling that something special had just happened to me because I’d just seen Robin Williams up close and he'd said hi to me.
Don’t certain people,
situations or life circumstances make us all feel down at times; especially those of us who experienced a traumatic childhood. Pain is universal. If you are feeling bad, do what you have to do to pick yourself back up and live a good life.
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