I love catching a movie on TV that you have heard great things bout but never seen... right at the beggining! Last night I sat down to unwind on the couch, flipped through the channels expecting nothing good to be on because it never is. Then I see... Dead Poet's Society. I have always heard excellent reviews of this film, but never got around to renting it... or should i say, netflixing it... because who rents anymore?
Anyhow, I cuddled up and settled in for what I was hoping to be the inspirational film to get me out of my recent funk. Let me tell you, it most certainly did. This movie encompassed everything I stand for... the beauty of words, the beauty of life, the beauty of a new day, and most importantly... CARPE DIEM.
Sieze the day... we all want to, but seldom do. Whether it is fear, uncertainty, shyness, anxiety... many people inhibit themselves and miss exceptional opportunities to learn, to grow, to love, to laugh... to live. I believe that I personally try to release my inhibitions on a daily basis. Many people would say I am outgoing and unafraid, but to be completely human with you, I am oftem terrified. But you know what, I do it anyhow. Inside I may be shaking, but on the surface I am calm and ready. (yes... there is a lil Eminem in that statement)
Words to live by...
"Anything I have done that was ultimately worthwhile, initially scared me to death"
I don't know who Betty Bender is, but I know she said this because it was the wallpaper of my sister's computer, which I adopted when my passed away.
"A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship is built for"
William Shedd
Now I must write... less flowery... as I continue my Grad School App Extraveganza
love today
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