The loss of Robin is probably more profound to me as we had many things in common. We both love laughter and used it to keep us going. We both suffer(ed) from Mental illnesses and we are/were both introverts. Many will find that shocking as most people do not understand what a true introvert and extrovert really means. In fact, thanks to my oldest, I learned that about myself and it brought me so much peace.
It saddens me greatly the negativity people are handing out at Robin and they surely are walking in their shoes and not his or someone that has the severity of mental illness that many have like Robin. No I never met him but through his films. I could see the real Robin in them. The suffering, that comes from fame. I too have been judged harshly for years but I have kept people in my life that were not negative and accepted me as I am. It is my journey not theirs and if it is my goal to get back to my Heavenly Father my choices have to be eternal. I wish Robin had this but perhaps getting the news of Parkinson's Disease, which could be seen in the TV show "The Crazy Ones", was too much for him.
Robin Williams played the life of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adam. Who started a FREE hospital. This is what Dr. Adams said when he heard the news of Robin. I think this gives us a clearer picture of Robin. Upon hearing of the death of Robin Williams he released this statement.
"The terrible news of the passing of Robin Williams reached me here in the Peruvian Amazon late Monday night with tremendous sadness. Surrounded by over 100 friends and clowns on our annual clown trip, we mourn this tragic loss and continue to treasure his comic genius.
Robin Williams was a wonderful, kind and generous man. One important thing I remember about his personality is that he was unassuming--he never acted as if he was powerful or famous. Instead, he was always tender and welcoming, willing to help others with a smile or a joke.Robin was a brilliant comedian--there is no doubt. He was a compassionate, caring human being.
While watching him work on the set of the film based on my life--Patch Adams--I saw that whenever thre was a stressful moment, Robin would tap into his improvisation style to lighten the mood of cast and crew. Also, I would like to point out, Robin would be especially kind toward my children when they would visit the set. Contrary to how many people may view him, he actually seemed to me to be an introvert.
When he invited me and my family into his home, he valued peace and quiet, a chance to breathe--a chance to get away from the fame that his talent has brought him. While early in life, he turned to drug use and alcohol to escape, he replaced the addiction with moments of solitude to help cope with the stress that fame brought. This world is not kind to people who become famous, and the fame he had garnered was a nightmare.
While saddened, we are left with the consequences of his death. I'm enormously grateful for his wonderful performance of my early life, which has allowed the Gesundheit Institute to continue and expand our work. We extend our blessings to his family and friends in this moment of sadness. Thank you for all you've given the world Robin, thank you my friend."
I invite all to learn about mental illness and be kind. Watch the movie Patch Adams. Above (Tracks of my Tears) is for all who suffer from any form of mental illness or disease that cannot be seen. RIP ROBIN!
Spiritual Fitness
"Spiritual fitness seeks to answer important questions in life, the big questions like 'What's my purpose, what do I believe,'" said Chaplain (Capt.) Thomas Fussell, 354th Fighter Wing protestant chaplain. "Questions like those operate our daily lives and our beliefs; those beliefs in our heart of hearts will come out in our behaviors naturally.....Life happens and all that stuff tends to sit on us and we have to get it out somehow," said Fussell. "When we get the concerns and cares off of us, then we can be more focused, we can be more efficient and effective at what we do."
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