02/ 09/ 2013
I’ve officially experienced my very first New York City blizzard, and instead of venturing outside, I’m choosing to watch Doctor Who in the comfort of my bed. But, before that happens, I’m going to strongly encourage you to see Jennifer Lawrence’s and Bradly Cooper’s new film Silver Linings Playbook.
I adored the main characters Tiffany and Pat (played by Lawrence and Cooper). Tiffany’s honesty and Pat’s commitment to finding the “silver lining” in life make for some really intense exchanges. Acceptance, forgiveness and unconditional love define their relationship and it’s thrilling to see how each moment plays out.
In my favorite scene, Tiffany (in a fit of fury) says to Pat, “I was a slut. There will always be a part of me that is dirty and sloppy, but I like that, just like all the other parts of myself. I can forgive. Can you say the same for yourself, fucker? Can you forgive? Are you capable of that?”
It got me thinking, not just about myself, but all of us. There’s so much wasted time and energy required of hate, and yet, we immerse ourselves in it. What would happen if we stopped hating those parts that embarrass as the most? Freedom… true freedom.
Forgiveness is a powerful thing.
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