The Neverending Story

Oh so many contemplative thoughts at this time in my life. As soon as I want to blog it, I have moved on to the next brilliant introduction into myself. I can honestly say that I have hit uber dorkiness with my life comparison to the most brilliant sci-fi movie ever made. "The Neverending Story" has been my favorite movie since its symbolism pierced through my heart and gave me a visual representation of "The Journey" that one must endure. I have been through the swamps of sadness and have even let it overtake me as it did Artex. (I hope I didn't lose you yet. .Just hang on a bit longer, it will all make sense in the end.) Anyone who allows me the opportunity to bore them with my translation of the profound symbolism of this movie, gets an earfull that I am not sure makes sense. It sounds crazy, but as I have matured and grown I have begun to see how different aspects of the movies journey were significant to my experience. One of the first steps in the journey to "leave all your weapons behind". When I began my new life, I had to let go of my Eating Disorder and other shallow manifestations of my insecurities. It was also siginificant that in the movie the responsibility of the saving the world lyed in the innocence of a brave child. As adults, we have so many walls that we have built to keep us out of harms way, so much so that we dont even realize it completely. A child, with their optimism and idealism, could face the growing epidemic of "The Nothing". This is all an essential, vital part of self-reflection or least what I have experienced as well as the author of "The Neverending Story". Another part of the story is when Atreyu has to look into the the mirror that shows him who he really is. Most of us are afraid to really venture that deeply into ourselves. So I have covered most of the bases of the movie's signicant journey experience, I believe. I feel like I am starting my life in a whole new way. Here is my crazy about to slip out. After my difficult break up, I resolved to see a therapist to make sure I transition appropriately and learning all I need to out of my failed relationship. My therapist resembles slightly the demeaner and look of the empress from "The Neverending Story". I know it sounds crazy, but the Lord knew I would appreciate a small gesture like that. I feel like I am exactly where I need to be and finally becoming the woman I always hoped to be. I recommend picking up either the book or the movie. When you are the bold choice of self-reflection, I hope that "The Neverending Story" may be a comfort to you and a sweet reminder of the dreaming child inside you.