They say the world holds many subtle secrets. As many as the stars that fill the universe... Diego never cared for any of them. He also never cared about his brain, his heart or his soul. His looks got him all the modeling gigs, parties, weed and girls he ever wanted. He flew over problems and everything was simple. He was happy...
Then something happened. Diego got sick and he woke up from the empty, mannequin dream he was living in. Hanging over the abyss by a thread, he began to unlock a new world. As he bled, he also began to grow parts of himself that he didn't even know he had. After several months of chemotherapy, Diego's health stabilized, but the fear and the pain had changed the world around him forever. He doesn't smile as much, but believe me, Diego's eyes are much more open now. Friendlier, too.
I read somewhere that pain is a great teacher. Not only can it make us stronger, it can also make us more humble and look at the rest of the world. I think your image captures this very nicely.
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ReplyDeleteJay - in this case, pain was a good teacher, but upbringing plays a major role, too.
ReplyDeleteDrazen - thanks.
Some people are just so vain.
ReplyDeleteI'm sad that he got sick, but at least now he's ok and he looks for more in life than silly parties. :D
yeah, i just wish he had the chance to open his eyes through other healthier ways.
ReplyDeleteSometimes horror has its uses.
ReplyDeleteI like his wings.
indeed.
ReplyDeletesome are fortunate enough to be born with them.
I like what you've done with this, his wings in particular.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Kingdom Hearts in a way :)
Yes, your blog is really nice, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFor some people there must be a wake up call like this for them to live a better and happier life... It is sad that they don't figure it out themselves but the hard way.
ReplyDeleteLaury - thanks. just googled Kingdom Hearts. looks pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteUlisses - thank you. o teu blog também é bacano.
Kat - agreed. the rude wake up call is sad, but in my opinion, it's better than a continued life of 'mannequin' ignorance.
True.
ReplyDeleteNothing like some "abyss" to knock some sense into a person. There are better things in life than smiling all the time.
ReplyDeleteindeed, the truth is certainly one of them.
ReplyDeleteNo a "rude wake up call" is BAD.... Very Bad...
ReplyDeleteIt removes some of the "constraints" that we use to regulate our "actions"... If you are are dying anyway.... What does the rest really matter....???
ReplyDeletethis person didn't get that 'rude wake up call'. his health improved.
ReplyDeletebut a healthy person can die sooner than a sick person. death is always close to us, no matter how our health is. living near the end should be the same as living... we should always do our best.
"Nothing like some "abyss" to knock some sense into a person."
ReplyDeleteNietzsche Infection, indeed. :)