Spent $15 on ATONEMENT . It was OK. (A theme version for children would be worth a promotion.)
However after watching " FROM HERE TO ETERNITY " last night I'd rather have spent my money on being able to share some more of these old thoroughly human dramas.
We all like to think we know what we want.But really- we don't don't really often know what's good for us; whats best for us .
Each of the main characters in the story is pursuing a dream. Sure, it's a man thing, but its also a woman thing .
But each of the dreams is a shallow one . If only they could see it like we can as observers to their blind spots . If only they could see how the constraints they put on themselves are shallow and pathetic- denying them the relationships they need more than anything else .
I never liked Frank Sinatra, but I loved him in that role of true friend . Treasure your friends - you may not like what they tell you -but thats why they are your friends! Let me say it again - listen to what they are telling you and do something about it - (then they might stop nagging you about it !)
I come from a family who go hard at everything -
So it is very clear ---we must slow down, even TODAY ; jettison the MERE things that those who care about us clearly see as standing in the road of our relationships . No ambition, goal or tangible reality is more important than doing what those who love us tell us is standing in the road of right relationships . If your eye causes you to sin., pluck it out
Its that serious ! Who can take the medicine? Will it hurt ? Only with divine help!
Will life be better? - you bet !