What a movie! Heard someone on CBC talking about the book and the film. Was curious. Rented it and was very moved by the visual images which take you into the body of an individual 'locked into' their own body. Unable to move. Unable to talk. Yet mentally, fully functional. It made me ponder....
What if you had nothing but your thoughts to entertain you? Nothing but time to review that which has passed? Then burdened with the limited ability to communicate with those around you.
Would you live differently today knowing that the decisions you make will remain unchangeable, unapologized for, and your last touches?
Of course, the line of this reasoning becomes circular and brings me back to my thoughts on being sure that I am being true to myself and my goals of walking lightly on the earth, loving fully while I am hear, taking ownership for my happiness, committing myself fully to every day. If I do this and do it well, I could be locked into myself tomorrow and I would not struggle with regrets. Unfortunately, I have a good couple of decades of mistakes that I can definately relive and mull over-- but I also recognize their role in getting me to today.
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