Thank you to all my friends and family who have supported me and my dearest friend, Luis, over this extremely difficult time.
Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter have been most instrumental in making sure people are aware and conscientious of the current happenings. There are many people that I have lost contact with for various reasons, but this is something in which we could all regroup.
It’s amazing how quickly even the most simple instance can become incredibly complicated. People are capable of doing things to others that I cannot even comprehend when they are at their ultimate low. I cannot feasibly grasp the nature of stigmas, bullying, career homicide, or things of that nature. That someone can even think of doing so to another person is beyond me.
It makes me extremely grateful for my close family (of the heart and of blood) that know me, know what I’m about, and support me no matter what. I’m an incredibly open person because I feel that I need to be. I need people to see who I really am so they can decide for themselves how they want to be and then be that. I am blessed that so many have accepted my eccentricities and my passionate candidness. I am blessed that the people I care about don’t judge me on them and may even appreciate me more for them. This is what I wish for the world: Full self expression and Love.
One day I will give the whole story. Names will be changed to protect the innocent. However, I, and many others, feel that this story needs to be told. I cannot imagine nor be okay with this happening to anyone else.
I believe in the power of Miracles. Even as an omnitheistic pagan Buddhist-type, I recognize the power of focused thought, otherwise known as prayer, that surpasses the limitations of any religion. I do strongly believe that it is due to the power of this thought/prayer that Luis is able to breathe on his own without the assistance of machinery after over a week of being unable to. For that, I continue to hold out for a full Miracle – there are no limitations when you put your mind to it.
At the same time, I continue to pray for our people and our planet. We seem to have deviated from our once community-driven ways. I pray that as we grow, our focus will shift back upon others and away from one’s Self. That egos will be put aside as we strive to the greater good of ALL people. That religion will be as personal as a preference for hair colour, and we can see that each and every person is our neighbour. That we can surpass our personal limitations and help our fellow humans lift each other up. That we can let go of what we think the outcome should be, and focus on our mutual Love for another.
There is so much work to be done. I refuse to give up. It is not an option. I choose to go forward and work towards a better world.
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