In remembrance of a humble soul…
True humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less
In a world gravitating towards robotic automation and artificial intelligence, where human relationship is built on material values, where we often neglect authentic interaction, and easily forget what we set out to do in the first place with just a little sweet taste of success, it’s rather rare to meet someone who remains humble despite the success and fame he has, and still treats everyone around him with pure kindness and consideration, someone who is real, who is human.
I was fortunate to have crossed paths with such humble individual a little over a year ago. He’s the true portrayal of “Work hard, stay humble” — a phrase I constantly tell myself to keep my feet grounded. It’s hard to imagine someone, who’s been in several incredible productions, whose face has been printed on gigantic billboards worldwide, and continuously being praised by so so many people, preserves the type of humility, generosity, authenticity he has.
Over the past year working together, I’ve learned that it is possible to be successful and still be the most down to earth person ever. He always puts others before him. I don’t have enough fingers nor toes to count the things he has done for the brand and the team despite his busy acting career and work schedule. His light radiates wherever he goes and he’s always looking out for the people around him.
I never told people about the time when the food account I run on Instagram was cyber bullied and he told me he has reported the hater for me. He later jokingly congratulated me that it’s good to have haters with a happy face emoji and that I’ve made it. He didn’t have to at all, but he did it anyway.
Genuine human interaction is so hard to find in this digital era, but with him every single connection is genuine. I am beyond grateful to have gotten to know him even in the slightest bit.
Thank you Godfrey, for reminding all of us how to be human. Rest in peace.