RE: A Daily Dose Of Faith In Humanity & Good Karma - Day 11
My condolences Matt. I personally have always had great difficulty in dealing family (or close friends) passing so I end up having great difficulty in finding words of any sense on the occasions that it affects people I know, so sorry if it comes out a little awkward.
There is a theory that we are only here as a way for our genes to replicate themselves (I'm not particularly religious but just bare with me if that's ok). We are a copy of a random selection of genes that belong to our parents. You are evidently and obviously a good person, from a sense of justice to a great heart you have qualities anyone would be proud of. Irrespective of your thoughts on nature vs nurture your genes lay the foundation upon which you as a person are built.
The part I have the most difficulty with when someone close passes is the hole that remains, a hole of a very specific shape which they used to fill perfectly (for good or bad).
For you it will be difficult for others around you I think it will be easier, for you will be able to remind them of the of the best parts of your Dad and if you are really lucky, you might become (or already are) the man your dad wished he was.
Or maybe I'm just talking out of my arse, I don't know you very well after all.
Wow, thank you. These were fascinating new concepts to consider as alternative perspective to reshape some of my impressions while they're still setting. Solid advice. If this is you talking out of your ass, I can't imagine what brilliance would come out of the other end!