“You see, Harold, I feel that much of the world’s sorrow comes from people who are this, [holding up a single, unique daisy], yet allow themselves be treated as that. [indicating a field full of daisies]”
– Maude (Harold and Maude – 1971)
I love those bright little-daisies-in-the-grass and think of this movie moment nearly everytime I happen across such a field. May we all find the wonderful uniqueness in each other and in ourselves, then and nurture it, treasure it.
Cheers,
Deb
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
— Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – 2001)
Another great movie moment to help when times are tough. Yeah, we’ve all heard that life isn’t fair. Life is actually neither fair nor not-fair, and yet somehow that seems wrong. We’ve grown up to learn about fairness and being fair since being a tot. What happened to fairness?
I believe that Gandalf reminds us here to put all that “fair” and “not-fair” stuff aside; see and cherish what we do have. Yes, we gotta look for work, worry about finances, all that stuff. But we also have to live our lives inspite of whatever is going on around us. This is the time that is gifted to us – even if the whole package isn’t what we expected it to be. We can at least be a little comforted that we are not alone in wanting things to be different. These times will pass – the good and the bad.
What magic are you going to make out of your life today?
Cheers,
Deb
“The world is what you make of it, friend. If it doesn’t fit, you make alterations”
— Stella (Silverado – 1985)
This is one of my all-time favourite inspirational movie moments. Stella reminds us that no matter what life deals us, we still have the power within ourselves to take charge of our own lives… to make our own opportunities. Powerful stuff indeed. Stella is one of the great movie optimists. I try to remember her words when life is getting tough around me. It really helps.
When the candle seems dim around you, who’s inspirational words do you hear?
Cheers,
Deb