With the discussion of the recent passing of comedy great Robin Williams and what his death might mean, let us not forget what his life taught us.
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There’s been no small emotional outpouring over the considerable loss of Robin Williams. And a large amount of confusion as to how that could even have happened.
Part of the brilliance of the essence of comedy is its ability to make something out of pain. To face inequalities, powerlessness and the utter challenge of being alone in the universe as a unique being and realize so is everyone else.
To impart this in a way that lifts the soul into laughter when it would be easier to cry.
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The best comedians are deep sea divers of the human soul. They plumb areas that would crush ordinary surface dwellers and the reward they bring forth, the strange creatures of the deep known as humor are best appreciated by everyone around them.
Think about that. The bulk of what is best created is given away, not necessarily even enjoyed by this explorer.
So when thinking about what was lost with Robin Williams instead realize what was given. An example to give the best and deepest of ourselves to enrich others first.