I was watching "Finding Neverland" last night and it occured to me that we could all learn a lesson from that movie. J.M. Barrie lived a life full of imagination. Why is it that some of us lose our imaginations? His wife for example? She was a great stage actress before they married so she obviously had a great imagination at one point but lost enough of it that she could not imagine Neverland with him even after reading his journal. The first play portrayed in the movie was a flop. Why because it was not meant to be taken seriously and the audience did. Why? The critics "made it important." Only the Snow's (who never grew up either) understood the true intent of the play and enjoyed it. I believe many of us loose our imaginations and ability to play pretend because of pride. We put to much importance on our actions and what people might think of us. Who really cares if we pretend our dog is a bear or that we're pirates on the high seas? We could all stand to humble ourselves and go to our own Neverland - a place where we can be mature but never grow up. I know I sure need to. But there is hope for those of us that have lost our imagination: Peter had lost his through tragic circumstances but through the coaching of J.M. Barrie was able to overcome this and find to his imagination.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Finding Neverland
I was watching "Finding Neverland" last night and it occured to me that we could all learn a lesson from that movie. J.M. Barrie lived a life full of imagination. Why is it that some of us lose our imaginations? His wife for example? She was a great stage actress before they married so she obviously had a great imagination at one point but lost enough of it that she could not imagine Neverland with him even after reading his journal. The first play portrayed in the movie was a flop. Why because it was not meant to be taken seriously and the audience did. Why? The critics "made it important." Only the Snow's (who never grew up either) understood the true intent of the play and enjoyed it. I believe many of us loose our imaginations and ability to play pretend because of pride. We put to much importance on our actions and what people might think of us. Who really cares if we pretend our dog is a bear or that we're pirates on the high seas? We could all stand to humble ourselves and go to our own Neverland - a place where we can be mature but never grow up. I know I sure need to. But there is hope for those of us that have lost our imagination: Peter had lost his through tragic circumstances but through the coaching of J.M. Barrie was able to overcome this and find to his imagination.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Del Parson's Lost Lamb
This is one of my favorite paintings of Christ. I feel a lot like the lamb sometimes. When I'm sad or lonely or am having a hard time, He finds me and lovingly cradles me in His arms until I feel better.
Monday, January 12, 2009
I Love Squirrels
I am an avid squirrel watcher, strange I know. Once you start watching them it is hard to stop, they are such funny creatures, especially the o
nes that are around humans a lot and aren't afraid. Like this squirrel, I got to within 2 feet of him while he was eating this peacan at Trinity Park in Fort Worth. He just kept sitting there, posing for the camera every once in a while. Others will run up almost to you to show you their "find" before scampering away. I've also watched as a squirrel, who is afraid of humans, has run up a tree limb and layed down flat as if he were trying to blend in with the tree, I can just image it thinking "Be one with the tree, she can't see me if I just lay still." If you ever get the chance I would highly suggest "Squirrel Watching" my favorite places are at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and Trinity Park also in Fort Worth.
nes that are around humans a lot and aren't afraid. Like this squirrel, I got to within 2 feet of him while he was eating this peacan at Trinity Park in Fort Worth. He just kept sitting there, posing for the camera every once in a while. Others will run up almost to you to show you their "find" before scampering away. I've also watched as a squirrel, who is afraid of humans, has run up a tree limb and layed down flat as if he were trying to blend in with the tree, I can just image it thinking "Be one with the tree, she can't see me if I just lay still." If you ever get the chance I would highly suggest "Squirrel Watching" my favorite places are at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and Trinity Park also in Fort Worth.
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