Comments on: Not a chance . . .

By: Spaz

Spaz — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:23:29 +0000

Was at home sick today. After having slept half the day, I turned on the TV. Started watching a movie, didn’t see the beginning but was just drawn to it as I was channel surfing.
Couldn’t stop thinking about you.
I just knew this was the movie you had written about.

I always had an image in mind reading your posts, more than that, an idea of what you must be going through.
I realised I didn’t really. Unless you are living it, one cannot.
But as I am writing these lines, I think I am closer. And another line of the movie comes to mind:
“It’s life. You can’t beat it.”

At something of a loss for words here, Spaz.
Wonderful comment.
That someone ‘understands’ the deeper meaning of my words is a gift.
Thank you.
~m

By: klcrab

klcrab — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:54:08 +0000

I’d not seen this before, and after reading it, I wonder if this current state you find yourself in is maybe the nearing of completion of another extreme internal makeover. This post just served to remind me of the cyclical nature of our lives.
I have always fought change so hard, and yet I know it is inevitable. I hope you are getting to enjoy your vacation- take a nap for me- would ya?

Extreme Internal Makeover?
At this time of the year that sort of thing is almost automatic.
Thanks for finding this post.
Should you get a chance, see the movie.
It’s melancholy but very moving.
If a movie can make me almost like a Neil Young song, it’s worth something.
Thanks, KLC
~m

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By: Maths Chick

Maths Chick — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:24:40 +0000

Dear ~m

Thanks so much for your comments on my post. I have added the film to my list of DVD rentals and am looking forward to watching it, although I know it will be an emotional ride for me. I think it’s important for us all to watch movies like this to gain an understanding of what some people have to go through in life. Who knows, even we might have to go through such a time ourselves.

Peace, Maths Chick x

Thanks for stopping by.
I felt so bad last night wishing I’d stopped by sooner.
My prayers are with you and Mum
Go easy on the movie, it’s a tough one.
Stay in touch, okay?
~m

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:41:40 +0000

Glad for you. But me? Nope, not ready yet.
Maybe never. Life is enough of a minefield without tripping over a movie that is sure to make my head explode.
The walls are paper.

This movie might surprise you.
But if you choose not to see it, I understand why.
~m

By: whythulc

whythulc — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:02:26 +0000

There were several significant things about this entry of yours.

“Sometimes I hate when I’m right.”

I hate that feeling. Especially when it’s about something negative and emotionally charged. I do like that you said it out loud though. Most people never would.

This was a very moving post. I’m sure that all the other readers here would agree with me. Simply powerful. Heart-string-tugging.

Experiences like what you had tonight can be some of the most gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, stomach-knot-tying, and memory-flashing. Identification with such a power movie can seem to stab at the soul when you recognize that you’ve heard those words before, or maybe said them. And while moments like these hurt inside your bone marrow, they can construct the most beautiful gardens inside the soul that never would have existed if you had just hated being right and shut the movie off.

Don’t ever forget this:

“New and stronger walls were waiting in the wings.”

they can construct the most beautiful gardens inside the soul

What a wonderful way of putting it.
I appreciate your comments more than you realize, D
Tanx,
~m

By: anonypop

anonypop — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:49:47 +0000

Lost dad to the big C twenty six years ago after 18 months of fighting it. He was a 22 stone larger than life best friend i ever had, he was just 9 stone when he left us with the big C all but beaten. The pain eases and only good memories stay. Its good to bring down the walls and replace them with stronger ones and its a process that you will do for the rest of your life. It doesn’t get easier but all the good memories get stronger. I still avoid Films like these.
your in our thoughts and it will get less painful but will always bring a tear
mark

Much appreciated comment, Mark.
Your Dad sounds like he was quite a man.
As always, wonderful chat last night.
Looking forward to the next one.
Have a great week, buddy
~m

By: mercurial scribe

mercurial scribe — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:47:17 +0000

I wish I knew what to say. Definitely have to see this movie now.

It’s a tough one to watch but as I said, I had reasons to watch it.
Let me know how you liked it (or not . . . )
~m