This year I’ve realised that things that “aren’t that deep” are actually 6ft deep. Friends not supporting you, not saying happy birthday to you, not making an effort with you or congratulating you on your achievements. All that shit is deep and I’m not having anymore of it.
People will talk. People will belittle you to make themselves feel better. People will make you the wrong person so that there right. But doing the right thing, being strong in faith, and not turning to hate will always make you happy in the end. That’s all that matters.
My brother died from depression. He also frequently exercised, had supportive friends/family, was successful in school & in work. He had goals that he was constantly reaching- he still killed himself. People who are depressed are not weak minded- they are sick. Understand this.
Take time out of your day today to check on a loved one, a friend. Smile and wave to a stranger. This country has seen enough negativity the last 3 months. Times are tough for many. Give them something to smile about.
I’ll never forget at the racetrack when I forgot to put on my race suit and helmet my mom looked at me and said “I shoulda swallowed you”. That will forever be in my heart
Ray Lewis gave this speech after losing the AFC championship game 8 years ago. All 31 teams that fall short this season would be wise to follow his counsel, and not just because the Ravens won the Super Bowl the following year. CLASSIC speech. Maybe his best ever.