Very much like how you put different the different quotes for different approaches, as none is simply "right" and none is actually "wrong".
A human requires constant change in his life and as someone who, somehow, already sunk his face down the "nothing matters or holds any significance" drain, pondered over death and went on many a debate with friends of mine on the subject, I've gained much needed perspectives on things in my life, or as I'd like to call it, new filters -an engineering habit of putting layers of information in turns to a basic drawing - but now it feels like it's time to move on, in order to develop, I've got to haul my own ass out of my comfort zone, which is pretty much anything i'm used to doing, at least for the sake of personal evolution.
I think it's also very inspiring seeing someone so old - ordinary or warrior - enduring pretty painful days but also enjoying his relatively happy time AND his daily cup of hot chocolate, as my generation of youngsters already feel overgrown and tired of life. So pity him not simply because he needs help surviving, as all parents help their children survive in their first one or two decades on earth, take it as if you're merely returning a fraction of the favour, as i see it, he's lived - and is still living - a fulfilling life, has - excuse the term as i can't think of a better one - kids, who love him unconditionally and it shows in their actions, parents of that caliber are not to be pitied, my friend.
My thanks for the quality read.
Actually his children serve him out of a sense of duty - not love.
Sad to hear, but your honesty's appreciated.