I can honestly say I've learned something major about myself in the past few weeks! I've learned that every experience should be embraced and truly appreciated because we just never know when it's going to be taken away from us and we definitely never know whats going on in someones mind! I realise this is an immensely deep start to a recap of a trip to the Cliffs of Moher but i feel like it should be addressed regardless. I went to the Cliffs as part of my 100 things to do in a year challenge and because I wanted to see the real Ireland which not many Irish people actually do, and of course I loved the scenery and the absolute beauty of the place (even the newlyweds having the wedding photos taken there) but one thing constantly stood out for me. Aside from the free WiFi offered at the Cliffs is the constant signage for the Samaritans. It is deeply saddening to think that people come here and see no out or not other options in their life but to commit suicide, and it was unfortunately not something i had previously considered. I was talking to my friend Gill who has recently returned from the Grand Canyon and was commenting that there was signage everywhere warning people to not feed the squirrels which is something i could not comprehend in comparison to the signage greeting me in Clare. While I do sincerely hope that this signage does work and does deter people from making such a drastic decision I also question what we as a society are doing for people who are struggling with their mental health. I truly hope we are doing more than putting up signs and hoping for the best! On the other hand these signs did make me stop and think about both myself and others who have been to the cliffs and what may have come of them and it only seemed fitting to stop and look straight up into the sunshine and just feel grateful for my life and everything i have been given and every friend I have and every future experience i should be presented with.
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| Yes i know....it was suuuper windy!! |
I was very lucky to be able to spend the night in Clare in the beautiful cliffs of Moher Hoteland as a result had the opportunity to experience some other amazing things! I did of course go to visit the Birds of Prey Show and The Ailwee Caves (duh cas I love owls) and even ventured out to visit Father Teds house. I can honestly say this trip did lift my spirits and also change my perspective about things in my own life also. I do think its important to appreciate every day and to live each day to its fullest. I've never hidden the fact that I'm a deep thinker and natural born worrier but I genuinely think that for the first time in a long time I'm beginning to see things clearly! You cannot please all of the people all of the time and lets face it you shouldn't have to! I'm finally beginning to see that I have to live my life for myself and do what makes me happy as an individual and although it has taken me almost 25 years to learn this lesson I think perhaps in the long run it may have been worth the wait!!!
The upside to all this is of course being the sense of relief I feel knowing that realistically once I'm happy the people who love me will be happy for me too! I realise this blog entry was a bit deep and meaningful and in fact more so than intended but it felt necessary to say!
Peace Out
xxxxx
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