Dream, dream

I just finished watching "Riding in Cars with Boys". Here is the last scene. I couldn't figure out why this movie was made when I first watched it back in high school. Now I am left with a feeling of appreciation after watching it.

I am also reminded of the power of love. I was greatly saddened by some of the words spoken to the Beverly when she was found to be pregnant. "You ruined your life" is something that I don't think anyone should ever speak. I'm reminded why I had a great need for God's love and for a close relationship with Jesus growing up. Yes, this nurtured me in every way. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever known. Also reminded of the importance of justice, of knowing personally right from wrong (sense of one's effects on others), and not the mercy and grace of love alone.

I had a great desire for freedom. In the movie, the man Beverly was with became dependent on drugs and was not able to withstand the withdrawal effects. Hmm this happens to people on so many levels for different things. He said to his wife, "this is who I am." It's easy for people to say, "I am a failure" or statements to that effect. I've said it! However, it is not true. Just with one positive track of thought a path can be switched. Yes, we can be successors. Don't let any thought or any one bring you down. Bring them up to where you are.

I want to be available for good. Everywhere, for the good works in people's lives. Perhaps there is no such thing as mediocrity. If there is something, there is something to water. The Creator is in us. He shows himself more in people who are ready for the calling.

I just wanted to inspire myself tonight. Get going on a good, affirmed path. Talk to God, be cleansed and just talk to the Author and Creator of my faith. See what things in my life I have to bring up before him. Be there to listen.