Sometimes people come into our lives for only brief moments and leave footprints across our hearts like fleeting rays from the sun. This post is dedicated to a beautiful person whose departure from this world came too soon.
A poignant truth we all must embrace is that every one of us is flawed. It’s so very easy to see the “speck” in someone else’s eye while having a plank in ours. So today, I’m writing about a man who, although imperfect, left footprints across the hearts of so many. To those fortunate enough to have known him, he was anything but ordinary. He was marred by his imperfections, as we all are, and yet a beautiful spirit at the same time. The two intertwined in a way that you couldn’t help but acknowledge his unforgettable-ness.
During one of our conversations, he shared how harshly he judged himself. I told him I wished he could see himself through our eyes. We saw the best in him and wanted the best for him. We wished he could see the greatness in himself we all saw. He responded with a soft “yeah…” and his voice trailed off. He ruminated on the choices he made. He was frustrated by the path he so wanted to walk, but struggled to. He didn’t see the beauty in his music. Or the melody he played in his own life. He didn’t see the harmony in each string he played on his guitar. His presence was often a pleasant start to the day. He was passionate and kind, and unyielding when he knew what he wanted, and how he wanted to do it. If only he could have seen, it was his imperfect humanity that made him so special to us.
In his passing, there are hearts left mourning, and tears still being shed. We’re reminded of how quickly life can happen, and that life isn’t guaranteed for any of us. In this, we’re reminded to see the best in each other and to have more compassion for each other. We’re reminded that in the blink of an eye, everything can change, and while we’re here, we are to make the best of it.
As we say goodbye, we know his memory lives on. He is a reminder for us that beautiful hearts don’t come in perfect packages. They come in packages that may have dents and creases, folds, and tears. And yet, their beauty still shines through. I wish you could see how many people cared for you. I wish you could see how important you were. I hope you can see it now. You won’t be forgotten.
