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January 13, 2014 by Spreading Joy

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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learned from walter

 

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

After a few long weeks of chaos, busyness and not enough time with the Mr, we decided to have a date “day.”

This consisted of using some gift cards, lunch, movie, more shopping, coffee, dinner and a trip to the bookstore.  Side note: No date is complete without a trip to the book store.

Not knowing what was playing, I briefly viewed the comments about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and thought it looked like a good movie, and besides, who doesn’t like a little day dreaming? Ok – another side note – that small statement just cause a brief moment of song “I like dreaming….dreaming can make you mine…”  (Does anyone else have that issue where random words and phrases will just cause them to break out in song? Surely I can’t be the only one.)

ANYWAY…..

Without ever seeing previews or anything about the movie, we start out on our date.  Movie time rolls around and Ben Stiller – I must tell you young man, I was completely impressed.  Not to many movies resonate with me like this one did….but then again, you might be surprised to know that I’m a horror flick chick, so we are ALL thankful that horror, shoot-‘em up movies DON’T resonate with me….mostly….usually.

Again… ANYWAY…. (sorry…sorry back on track)

This is an awesome movie that simply encourages you to LIVE.

Many people have the bucket lists, but what are you doing to work on it? Are you saving some for that big trip? Are you exploring some states around you so that you can enjoy adventures in all 50 of the United States?  What are you doing to reach those goals?

Here are 10 things that I took from the movie:

  • Live.  Simple hmm? Do something that you love doing today.
  • Love.  Gosh – simple too? Let those that you love know it!
  • Explore – You don’t have to travel to Greenland or Iceland like Walter did, unless you want to – but explore! Every one of us have “historical” areas near us – Go…explore…have fun!
  • See.  Seriously – do we really see the beauty that is right around us?  Walter was completely surprised by the photo on the negative.  Open your Eyes!
  • Think of Others – Yep, that was there too! Walter brought back a skateboard for a friend from his journey.  Talk about Spreading Joy! He was thinking of others while he was on the mission to find the negative
  • Inspire. You never know who you will inspire.  Walter would have never been able to get into the helicopter with a drunken pilot if it weren’t for some kind words. A simple thank you inspired me to give a name to what I love doing – Spreading Joy.  Inspire Others!
  • About Courage. Courage comes when you need it, if you just take the first step.  Step out. go ahead… you’ll be just fine.
  • About Fear. If you think you are the only one that battles this beast – you’d be dead wrong.  We are all fearful. Be Bold!
  • About Assumptions. Don’t assume.  What you think you know or just saw, might not be what the actual truth of the situation is. Don’t assume.
  • About The Moment. Sometimes we need to just “enjoy” the moment. Don’t capture it with a photo, don’t record it – just ENJOY it.

 

Those were just a few things.  You may have seen different things and if you did, I hope you’ll share. Go see the movie or rent it when it comes out.

 

Quote:

“Beautiful things don’t seek attention”

(My memory is horrible, I need to watch it again and add some of my favorite quotes to this page. Will likely do that – what were yours?)

 

 

Disclaimer: this is in NO way a Movie review.  Ben Stiller didn’t ask that I do this, and I haven’t received any kind of compensation for this article on his movie.  This is just a summary of a movie I saw with the Mr. on a random date and the things that I took from the movie.  You are free to leave your comments about the movie – good or bad, just keep it nice.  Everyone sees things differently.  I’d like to see how YOU see things.  Did I miss something?

What did you see? What was your favorite quote/quotes?

JOYn the conversation.  Do you have an actual review to this movie? You can feel free to leave the link in the comments below.

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. 107

    Suann Hewlett says

    January 15, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    The Lady who taught me to love went to Heaven this past September. I miss her so.

    Reply
  2. 108

    Janice Clark says

    January 15, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    I want to be a better Christian.. That is my goal for this year…

    Reply
  3. 109

    Mariekey says

    January 15, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I need to NOT assume.

    Reply
  4. 110

    Jean Clements says

    January 15, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    I feel I don’t LIVE enough because my job takes so much of my day. I will be working on being more effective at work so I have more left of me at the end of the day. 🙂

    Reply
  5. 111

    Pam McPherson says

    January 15, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I want to stop judging people before I have all the facts, it would make life so much easier if I dont jump to conclusions and trust God to help me.

    Reply
  6. 112

    Christine Moenke says

    January 15, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    I need to be more patient with people

    Reply
  7. 113

    Edit Funk says

    January 16, 2014 at 2:42 am

    I would like to have more patient…

    Reply
  8. 114

    Edit Funk says

    January 16, 2014 at 2:45 am

    I FEAR, I am not a good Christian…….

    Reply
  9. 115

    Edit Funk says

    January 16, 2014 at 2:48 am

    I fear, I am not a good christian………

    Reply
  10. 116

    Cindy says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:10 am

    Inspire!

    I’ve been sick for a few months and mostly bedridden, so I could easily get into a life of depression, but I’m determined to show God through this trial! I continue to pray for others, especially those who ask for it, and I share many verses, encouraging pictures, words and songs with people mostly through facebook. Seems like I have people all over the world praying for me and my struggles! God is good and he can use our circumstances what ever they are to bring Him glory! I pray I continue to grow closer and closer to Him as people around me or influenced by me see the hope that I have and they accept that they can have that same hope as well!

    Reply
  11. 117

    terry petrino says

    January 16, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I try to see what is around me and try to find the good in people giving a helping hand when i can

    Reply
  12. 118

    sharon m says

    January 16, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    EXPLORE: We really enjoy exploring National Parks and learn so much. Also last week went to Monterey Peninsula and on way back saw zillions of elephant seals on the beach between San Simeon and Cambria and saw 25K monarch butterflies in migration at Pismo Beach!

    Reply
  13. 119

    Katie J says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I would say I need to work more on enjoying the moment.

    Reply
  14. 120

    Katie J says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I need to work more on enjoying the moment.

    Reply
  15. 121

    Mary E says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I need to work on being more of an inspiration to others. And I definitely need to get out & explore more.

    Reply
  16. 122

    Diana Montgomery says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Learning not to assume something is one i need work on. To easy to do that.

    Reply
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