I never EVER do this, and most likely you will not see me do this again. Probably ever... I have I've come to see recently that putting yourself out there, exposing sides of yourself poses a great risk in itself. There's much at stake; from your own reputation, to just the very perspective of how others view you and what they think. At the end of the day it doesn't matter. Does it? We are who we are, molded and shaped by God and all called for a greater purpose.
I would briefly like to call attention to an artist whom I have had the pleasure of listening to and gaining inspiration from since 2001. A part of my life I have spent searching for who I am, in God, as a person and how I can impact others. I know we should never idolize people, which I don't want to say I am doing but his musical lyrics gave the very definition of what it means to reach higher depths, all while gaining a grasp of love and beauty and life, our purpose, and who we are on a much deeper level... WHO God is...
Sadly 2 years ago today, July 18th he passed away at the age of 32. Perhaps he was still searching, or... Having found the Truth. I don't know but I would like to recognize a side of myself that I would probably never expose given the circumstance. I have studied Japanese on and off for the passed 15 or so years and artists like him are a credit to my "weirdness". It was something that I once greatly despised. At times I found great shame and tried to desperately hide from others for fear of judgement and ridicule. I realize I can no longer do that. There is a reason for all of us to be here and it isn't for us to covet and hold onto.
Bottom line... don't be afraid to be yourself. Ever... Find yourself in the things that can afford the blessing a unique twist on life.
Rest in Peace Shinohara Hitoshi A.K.A. Isshi of the band Kagrra.
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