It's late, about 2:30am and I just got home a little while ago from T's. We watched a movie together that had an abundance of wealth poured out for me. It was just what the doc ordered and I feel rejuvenated and refreshed in an odd way.
God Grew Tired of Us documentary movie was so enriching that I walk away from it a better person.
Wendy, I also want to see the dvd you mentioned and I really need to hit the library for those books you recommended. And I will too.
T watched the movie and didn't get anything out of it... I walked away from it feeling so inspired and renewed. It's kinda odd how that is - I'm the spiritual one and he's the educated one. I feel everything and he feels nothing... he uses his intellect and I use my senses. Go figure. And yet we're quite the duo. I learn from him... and I have no idea what he gets from being around me - I guess entertained - LOL : )
I was in tears by the time the documentary ended and T was bored. Oh well. So -you may take what you will from this... I would suggest the film, but to each their own as always.
The documentary made me realize the simplicity of life and that my life is worth so much more than I feel it is at times, and that the opportunities are endless. It's amazing how much I/we take advantage of what I/we have been given.
I was wondering when it would come to the part in the documentary when the comparisons would develop. When the different cultures would be so apparently obvious and radically different. How so much is taken for granted. I really needed to watch that film. It opened my eyes and brought the reminders I needed to really see and feel what I have in my life and what possibilities are within my grasp.
T and I had a fun conversation discussing his goals and mine. He wants to take an MBA program/study through Florida. This is going to be rather costly. He shared with me his plan to make it work. I love that he shares his goals/plans/ideas with me. This goes right along with his dream/vision for his future. I totally support him 100 percent. His ambitious desires keep me following my pursuit of education and goals as well. I really feel we are a good fit for each other in that we support each other's ideals and realistic dreams.
We both feel we have missed out on reaching our goals sooner due to other life detours etc. And we do not let that stop us. Granted, I had my serious episode the other day -and please know how much I truly appreciate the immediate replies of my dear family/loved ones. You guys are awesome!! What would I do without you in my life? You keep me grounded and allow me to be real and true to who I am. Thank you tremendously for that. If I may ever repay the effort, kindness, I would gladly do so without hesitation. (mwah mwah) and {{hugz}}
It is sooooo amazing to see my sweet man in good spirits and making plans for the future. He's registering us both for our half marathons at Disneyland end of Aug/beg Sept. My goodness, I can hardly wait. I gave him my share of the cost and really looking forward to it. I have so much to still do for preparation. It's really exciting to share such fun dreams/goals with my sweet man. He's looking so much healthier and really good. I'll have to sneak a photo in of him soon (wink wink). He recently had his hair cut and he looks great! I couldn't stop checking out my great guy -tee hee. He looks so handsome.
I do love hearing him make plans of his future... it's soooooo good to see him pondering and setting such serious goals. I know one day he will be a huge CFO of some large corporation... he's got his eye set on Disney... we'll see. It would be so perfect to be in Cali... and with me doing make-up for film etc... ahhhh the sweet visions.
Well, I must head off to bed... just wanted to post something a lot more positive since the last dreary and upsetting posts.
My mind is going in a better direction... and thank you my dearies... for your sweet words and love. I really needed it. It's amazing how after especially watching lives of others and their fight to live ... their fight to survive... and how they maintain a super positive outlook no matter the circumstances... and these people have lost their immediate families - their loved ones right in front of them during war and famine. And yet they still smile ear to ear and treat each other with love and respect. It was disheartening to see them shocked and saddened when they came to the U.S. and experienced great culture shock. Even at first in the first few months, maintained a good outlook and such great hope. Then to see after a year or so of adjusting to life in America and the different culture of Americans, how their spirits started to spiral downward. So sad as they observe the way Americans treat fellow Americans, of the same culture.. their same people. They couldn't believe it even with their own eyes. Some went into mental despair and others climbed right out of it and still soared above others.
What a miraculous difference it makes when we have the right perspective. The right attitude. This movie did wonders for me and I will hold it dear to my heart and soul. I'll watch again and again. I'll need the reminders. Even though I do not get along with my immediate family, even walking distance away from me at this very moment, I will do my best to keep my heart soft and pray for them and others. I will also work on having better thoughts.
I want to be a better person. I will always need to work on this... I suppose it is in our nature to turn from it... I think it is our culture - in a wierd way. I'd rather learn other cultures and incorporate a number of different ones in my life and my views.
Wendy, I will read up on Buddha/Buddhism (spell?)... and the other suggestions you mentioned. I had to chuckle because I read part of the other book you suggested... Eat Pray Love and I ended up storing it with my other books in storage. I became bored with it only because I had previously read two other books quite similar to that genre and story... so I put the book down. I had read Tales of a Female Nomad by Rita Golden Gelman...great book by the way... and then I read another one similar and I can't think of the author or the title of the book. When I do, I will post it.
More later : )
God Grew Tired of Us documentary movie was so enriching that I walk away from it a better person.
Wendy, I also want to see the dvd you mentioned and I really need to hit the library for those books you recommended. And I will too.
T watched the movie and didn't get anything out of it... I walked away from it feeling so inspired and renewed. It's kinda odd how that is - I'm the spiritual one and he's the educated one. I feel everything and he feels nothing... he uses his intellect and I use my senses. Go figure. And yet we're quite the duo. I learn from him... and I have no idea what he gets from being around me - I guess entertained - LOL : )
I was in tears by the time the documentary ended and T was bored. Oh well. So -you may take what you will from this... I would suggest the film, but to each their own as always.
The documentary made me realize the simplicity of life and that my life is worth so much more than I feel it is at times, and that the opportunities are endless. It's amazing how much I/we take advantage of what I/we have been given.
I was wondering when it would come to the part in the documentary when the comparisons would develop. When the different cultures would be so apparently obvious and radically different. How so much is taken for granted. I really needed to watch that film. It opened my eyes and brought the reminders I needed to really see and feel what I have in my life and what possibilities are within my grasp.
T and I had a fun conversation discussing his goals and mine. He wants to take an MBA program/study through Florida. This is going to be rather costly. He shared with me his plan to make it work. I love that he shares his goals/plans/ideas with me. This goes right along with his dream/vision for his future. I totally support him 100 percent. His ambitious desires keep me following my pursuit of education and goals as well. I really feel we are a good fit for each other in that we support each other's ideals and realistic dreams.
We both feel we have missed out on reaching our goals sooner due to other life detours etc. And we do not let that stop us. Granted, I had my serious episode the other day -and please know how much I truly appreciate the immediate replies of my dear family/loved ones. You guys are awesome!! What would I do without you in my life? You keep me grounded and allow me to be real and true to who I am. Thank you tremendously for that. If I may ever repay the effort, kindness, I would gladly do so without hesitation. (mwah mwah) and {{hugz}}
It is sooooo amazing to see my sweet man in good spirits and making plans for the future. He's registering us both for our half marathons at Disneyland end of Aug/beg Sept. My goodness, I can hardly wait. I gave him my share of the cost and really looking forward to it. I have so much to still do for preparation. It's really exciting to share such fun dreams/goals with my sweet man. He's looking so much healthier and really good. I'll have to sneak a photo in of him soon (wink wink). He recently had his hair cut and he looks great! I couldn't stop checking out my great guy -tee hee. He looks so handsome.
I do love hearing him make plans of his future... it's soooooo good to see him pondering and setting such serious goals. I know one day he will be a huge CFO of some large corporation... he's got his eye set on Disney... we'll see. It would be so perfect to be in Cali... and with me doing make-up for film etc... ahhhh the sweet visions.
Well, I must head off to bed... just wanted to post something a lot more positive since the last dreary and upsetting posts.
My mind is going in a better direction... and thank you my dearies... for your sweet words and love. I really needed it. It's amazing how after especially watching lives of others and their fight to live ... their fight to survive... and how they maintain a super positive outlook no matter the circumstances... and these people have lost their immediate families - their loved ones right in front of them during war and famine. And yet they still smile ear to ear and treat each other with love and respect. It was disheartening to see them shocked and saddened when they came to the U.S. and experienced great culture shock. Even at first in the first few months, maintained a good outlook and such great hope. Then to see after a year or so of adjusting to life in America and the different culture of Americans, how their spirits started to spiral downward. So sad as they observe the way Americans treat fellow Americans, of the same culture.. their same people. They couldn't believe it even with their own eyes. Some went into mental despair and others climbed right out of it and still soared above others.
What a miraculous difference it makes when we have the right perspective. The right attitude. This movie did wonders for me and I will hold it dear to my heart and soul. I'll watch again and again. I'll need the reminders. Even though I do not get along with my immediate family, even walking distance away from me at this very moment, I will do my best to keep my heart soft and pray for them and others. I will also work on having better thoughts.
I want to be a better person. I will always need to work on this... I suppose it is in our nature to turn from it... I think it is our culture - in a wierd way. I'd rather learn other cultures and incorporate a number of different ones in my life and my views.
Wendy, I will read up on Buddha/Buddhism (spell?)... and the other suggestions you mentioned. I had to chuckle because I read part of the other book you suggested... Eat Pray Love and I ended up storing it with my other books in storage. I became bored with it only because I had previously read two other books quite similar to that genre and story... so I put the book down. I had read Tales of a Female Nomad by Rita Golden Gelman...great book by the way... and then I read another one similar and I can't think of the author or the title of the book. When I do, I will post it.
More later : )
2 comments:
Hey Chic! :) Glad you have a Better View on Life today :)
Love ya & Miss ya
Merrianne
Barb and I are somewhat spiritual opposites too. She's more spiritual and emotional and I am very physical and (wanna-be) intellectual. We balance each other really well that way.
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