I have come to the realization that I like romantic movies. Not the lame and dubious comedies which are so common these days – but truly inspired films.My spirit genuinely believes in the magic of romance.
These scintillating sparks --- my curious regard for the tenderness in people – can be drawn to the surface of my eyes by a mere snippet of beautiful music, or a smile, or even a kind act.
Not that sappy kind of adoration which wanes all soggy over pictures of kittens playing in baskets, no… but the deeper, potent and fierce evocation, which renews my faith in a forgotten truth:
- the realization that We are Worthy.
Not always worthy of the things that we are given
And certainly not worthy of all that we’d like to have.
But we are worthy of Hope.
Hope for More, and Better and Truth.
Romance is all about the innocence of that feeling... not tied to the seduction of “getting some action”, nor the greediness of obsession, nor dependent need.
It's not about what you have to get or gain – but what you would share. All that which you would willingly give, joyously and without hesitation.
Romance expresses that level of connectivity which feels like somehow, the Universe has slowed down and expanded itself, allowing you a moment from a movie script. You can turn on your million dollar smile.. say things that are clever or sweet or charming, but all real. All, perfectly awkward and sincere and elegantly honest. You can share the best of yourself, with someone who makes you feel better than you think you are.
Someone who makes you feel worthy.
And if you understand the Theory of Relativity, you know:
Our understanding of this world is relative to the velocities at which we are travelling through it.
In particular, space and time can expand, allowing you to see the beauty inherent in the Divinity of our Beings.
If you have held a softly sleeping baby before, you know this.
If you have cried due to witnessing the virtue of sacrifice or honor, you know this.
And if you have ever loved in a way that requires no gravity, you know this well.
As for me?
Well...
I am a man of Science, who recognizes the immeasurable, yet self-evident force of Love.
It leaves me humbled, happy and ever Hopeful.
- C.D.
*A preview from the upcoming movie, TO THE WONDER.
It will probably be lame, but I will hope it’s as sweet as it is awkward, novel and bright.
NOT BY FORMULA, BUT BY ESSENCE:
...A few of my favorite romantic movies:
- Voices of a Distant Star
- Cloud Atlas
- Somewhere in Time
- Ponyo / Kiki's Delivery Service / Howl's Moving Castle
- 28 Days Later
- The Best, Exotic Marigold Hotel
- Moonlight Kingdom
- Romeo and Juliet (1996)
- Speed Racer - The Movie
- Return of the Jedi
- Superman (1978)
- The Village
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