How is it that a children's movie can have such a profound effect on an adult? Pixar's latest edition has done quite the number on me. If you haven't seen it I do suggest it. The images are beautiful and when you realize that it is all animated the talents that these people possess is awe inspiring.
The thing is they made me think, and I don't like to do that.
The basic story is that inside every one's head there are 5 basic emotions controlling a person's day to day thoughts. Joy, sadness, fear, anger and disgust. The main character moves with her family and in this process her Joy and sadness fall away from her control panel and have to find their way back. The movie is the story of how they get back. It has a sweet message, but.....
I am about to turn 43. I am a hormonal mess. I can turn a children's movie into a life message aimed directly at me in 2 seconds flat.
My entire life I have been such a joyful person. I love to laugh. I love to make people laugh. I love people, but lately my joy has just not been there. So this movie got me thinking that my poor little joy has fallen out of the controls and can't find her way back. I could sit her and wallow in the depressive nature that is this world of sin or I can get over it...
What to do, what to do...
Today's prescription was a last minute invite to a birthday party where I got to spend some time with a sweet new friend and her family. Followed by a telephone conversation with my long time smile maker Leah who has the most uncanny ability to make me laugh at nothing at all. I'm not saying I am out of my funk. I am however saying that you have to go outside of your head for help. (Which is what the movie is saying....I think)
If you feel alone, I am sorry. I know the feeling, even if we aren't really alone or even if we actually are it still is a horrible feeling and I am indeed sorry. Call me we will chat it out...laugh it out...or if it is really bad I will give you Leah's number, she's awesome!!
1 comment:
Yes, I agree that Leah person is awesome! I have known her for almost 43 years myself and she has never failed to carry me through the rough times. It's nice to be able to count on someone in life - someone so humble, so unassuming, so selfless and, dare I say, more beautiful with age. Yes, indeed, she is simply the best.
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