WHO do YOU VALUE…
Another person I have known committed suicide last week. A young man in his 40’s who “seemed” to have an ultimate life in almost every way: a beautiful, loving devoted wife, three kids, lots of money and a house near the lake. A great job and an even better community member. Cars, money, travel, and yet…
He is gone.
I am very worried this is only the beginning of a horrible trend. People need people. Every one of us are social beings. We need to love and we need to be loved. We need to value others in our lives and we need to know we are valued!
And yet, if I were to ask, “Do you value your phone or your relationships in your life more?” I think I know the answer. Put down your phone. Go hug a friend. Tell your Mom you love her. Go tell your Dad, if you are able. Write someone a note or ask them to go get a coffee/tea. Laugh with someone. Go ride a bike with someone who makes you smile. Let the people you value in this life know that you love them. You need them! They are valuable! Your life is better because of them!
That is rough. It just goes to show that the life many people project is not always the truth, which makes it all the more important to check in with people.
I plan to enjoy time with friends and family over the next few weeks and I will appreciate making those loving connections. I hope you have a chance to, as well!