Good byes are harder than i ever realized, while I was at my friends brother's wedding today, i watched him say goodbye to his sisters to go back to Germany serving in the army, until next Christmas. I honestly never saw something as touching as this, the wedding was beautiful, everything was perfect, on the outside at least. As much as we look at things and see how nice it looks, we never care to look past the fake smiles and false happy facades that so many people put on. I'll admit, ignorantly, i believed everything was fine, never caring to see past someones front.
After today, I am humbled by this. The people out there that have to say goodbye to their families and friends more than they should. Everyone takes advantage of having the people they care about around, they never appreciate the little things they do, the time they have with them. So many people say this and then they keep on doing it, unappreciative, uncaring. Worried about themselves instead of the people that made their life possible, shaped you into what you are today, been apart of your life, spent time with you, loved you, cared for you, worried about you.
All those small things go unnoticed most of the time, forgotten. But watching someone say goodbye to their family for a noble cause, its humbling. It makes you think, reflect, reconsider what you are doing what you have done and what you will do.
I never really understood what it meant when i was asked what my most humbling moment was, i understand now though. Its when you see something and it just hits you, you get a feeling that this moment is important, this means something, it's the moment that forever changes you and helps you respect and notice what you have. Seeing people in the raw, that's what this felt like. Stripping away everything, and leaving bare emotions. I really have to say, i have more respect for people who serve our country, I've always appreciated the service they do, just never recognized the sacrifices they make for a lot of people that they really don't know.
I feel light and sad instead of happy, i feel like I've realized something important in life, something that will stay with me for a long time, and as much as I felt like i was imposing watching this family hugging and crying saying goodbye, I'm glad i saw it, and i don't think i'll forget it anytime soon.
After today, I am humbled by this. The people out there that have to say goodbye to their families and friends more than they should. Everyone takes advantage of having the people they care about around, they never appreciate the little things they do, the time they have with them. So many people say this and then they keep on doing it, unappreciative, uncaring. Worried about themselves instead of the people that made their life possible, shaped you into what you are today, been apart of your life, spent time with you, loved you, cared for you, worried about you.
All those small things go unnoticed most of the time, forgotten. But watching someone say goodbye to their family for a noble cause, its humbling. It makes you think, reflect, reconsider what you are doing what you have done and what you will do.
I never really understood what it meant when i was asked what my most humbling moment was, i understand now though. Its when you see something and it just hits you, you get a feeling that this moment is important, this means something, it's the moment that forever changes you and helps you respect and notice what you have. Seeing people in the raw, that's what this felt like. Stripping away everything, and leaving bare emotions. I really have to say, i have more respect for people who serve our country, I've always appreciated the service they do, just never recognized the sacrifices they make for a lot of people that they really don't know.
I feel light and sad instead of happy, i feel like I've realized something important in life, something that will stay with me for a long time, and as much as I felt like i was imposing watching this family hugging and crying saying goodbye, I'm glad i saw it, and i don't think i'll forget it anytime soon.
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pyckenzot:
Life is but a succession of goodbyes. But there can be beauty in their pain as it usually arises out of love.
mike_mc:
Goodbyes are very hard and I know exactly what u mean from my time in the Marines leaving was the hardest part.