I have waited to things have calmed somewhat, and to pick my words carefully, because this is something very, very important to me. When one of your greatest heroes falls, choices have to be made. Will I give up hope, or stay strong? Will I use the tools that hero has given me, or throw them away? Questions abound, depression flares, anger erupts, fingers point, and opinions run rampant. I have watched and heard how all have responded to the passing of Robin Williams from this world. I have heard the sorrow, the disappointment, and the disbelief. The philosophies aplenty. I have struggled with the concept that someone who, like me, like so many other people I know, fought against their personal demons on a daily basis, and despite having been a beacon of hope and laughter, was ultimately brought down by the darkness that could not be shared. I know all too well how no matter how much love and respect are aimed in your direction, that such darkness can filter out all of that light at times. I know the burden of the responsibility to appear strong, even when feeling weak, and how it ironically can add to the pressure of being a role model. I know that now I must be stronger than my hero ended up in the end. I know that Robin Williams gave me the tools to carry on, to shine, and hopefully in my own way carry on his legacy, as he did for all of us he inspired, all of us he taught, all of us to whom he gave hope. My heart goes out the the family that is left behind, and I know that in a way, we are all a distant part of that family, from a certain perspective. And so, I pledge my every performance from this day forward to shine with all that I can muster. I will not fool myself that I will EVER be the man, the icon, the legend that he was, and still is. But that is no reason not to give my all, and shine as brightly as I can. I will be the Pan. I will move the clouds. I will be one who is glad to be of service. Oh Captain, my Captain! BANGARANG! https://youtube/watch?v=6csfDT5ovps
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:31:00 +0000