At the intersection of rearranging my inner world and studying for a Spanish exam, I decided to sit down and watch one of my favorite movies —”Eat Pray Love” — which significantly impacted my healing journey.
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This film is a romantic fast-burn that catches flame quickly and captures the strange nature of how time unfolds. We all live within the construct of time, and the film serves as a reminder of that — to live as much as we can while we can.
When most people think fondly of summer, it normally involves hot days spent splashing at the pool, laughter from friends both new and old and the “cha-ching!” of a biweekly paycheck hitting your account. Sure — to most, working in the summer is an effort to fund another Cowboy Coffee for when you desperately need a pick-me-up. But if you give them the chance, summer jobs have more life lessons packed into them than you would think.
In turn, there is much to be learned from grandparents. They have been on this Earth far longer than most, meaning they can be positive role models and give great advice. There’s also a good chance they can tell you more about your cultural heritage and family history. They always have stories to share.
Knowing this doesn’t magically solve your problems, and it certainly doesn’t make life any easier. The struggles you face will be present regardless of this knowledge. But “life sucks, and then you die” can serve as a reminder that you’ve been here before, you will be here again, and, despite that, you’re still standing.
