The ultimate selfish act.

I've been at the lowest of lows, thinking things could never get better, and this life isn't worth it. But Then you witness miracles such a a new life being brought into the world, or a babies giggle that is so infectious, no one in a mile radius can resist smiling as well. These every day occurances make any thoughts of taking your own life irrelevant and invalid. Family, friends, ambitions, goals and happy moments make it all worth it. They make waking up in the morning a blessing rather than 'just another day'. 

Even having been in that dark place, i'm still unable to fathom what selfish motives someone could have for throwing themselves infront of a high speed train. 

Without a scheduled stop on the itenerary our train from Vienna to Munich came to an abrupt stop. After much movement from the crew we were informed that there was an accident on the train, or track and we would be delayed about two hours. Emotions are not effected by the language barrier, we knew something bad had happened- even though there were not many details. My tolerance for high pitched noises is not exactly high- the crew members had opened one of the train doors that sounded the emergency alarm, only in our first class compartment. After about half an hour Sean and I agreed to move to the next cart up where the sound is still audiable, just not at that awful in your face volume.  After a message from the conductor in German, the nice gentleman behind us translated. He also conveyed the news of the suspected suicide to us. Were currently waiting for the police and ambulence to arrive.

Update: after waiting for over two hours, were still sitting here. Moved a bit, but then someone pressed the emergency button...? Have a new driver, but I guess the police need to make sure the train is ok. Headed to the nearest station, and might have to switch trains. I pray for the victims soul, and family.