I love writing, reading books, watching movies or even simple stories.
The past few weeks, I have been doing a lot of reading and TV watching. I love everything that touches the heart and soul in a variety of ways. Some may make you feel uplifted, others angry or frustrated, and still others may make you feel sad or melancholy. I can still remember Paulo Coelho as a writer who can change the way you think. After reading his Alchemist I became an ardent fan of his. In this book I found him to be one of the most gifted writers of our time. He has portrayed the life of a guileless village girl who by force of circumstances becomes a prostitute. The way she accepts the life of a courtesan not out of choice but out of compulsions beyond her control. The narrative makes us feel sorry for that hapless girl, no hatred. In such a story there is no vulgarity any where. Great writers of Paulo Coelho’s class only can do it. My heart was so heavy when I finished that novel. What a practical girl she becomes after so much of experience and decides to take the plunge into family life also with ease. Fantastic novel. If you have not read it please read it. It is worth reading.
Another story caught my “currently” sentimental state. Have you heard about the Japanese Tele Novela – One Liter of Tears?
This beautifully moving drama is based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Aya who suffered from an incurable disease, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary Aya kept writing until she could no longer hold a pen.
Aya’s only wish was “to live.” By carefully depicting Aya’s earnest desire to live, and the love of her family, friends, and lover, the drama, “One Litre of Tears” wishes to deliver her simple but strong message: “Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.”
These made me realize that there are really so many thing we should be thankful for. We wake up in every morning in an age of unprecedented comfort. We live in luxury that would have been the envy of kings.
We enjoy freedom of thought, conscience and religion few in history were ever allowed. In many ways we really do have it good. So much of the modern convenience we take for granted did not exist a few generations ago.
Our lives and relationships will be blessed if we can instill gratitude into our character. Our thankfulness needs to sink to a deeper, more personal level. That’s what happens when we recognize the grace of Christ and our indebtedness for His atonement.
Gratitude unburdens our spirit from negative emotions and gives room for charity in our hearts. It opens the windows of heaven to work miracles in our lives. It shines light in our caring for others.
Our expressions of thanks should be specific. Vague wording and broad generalizations don’t serve much useful purpose. Expressing gratitude for particular attributes and actions can motivate character growth in those areas. And on a personal level, gratitude instills in our own hearts proper feelings of respect for each other which makes enduring love possible.
The series is rather short compared to other dramas. It is definitely worth watching and I would recommend it to anyone. The theme song, Walang Hanggan by Wency Cornejo featuring Cookie Chua, fits well with the drama and the emotions that the characters go through. Overall, it’s an incredibly emotional drama series that will definitely touch your heart.
Walang Hanggan (One Liter Of Tears OST) – Wency Cornejo feat Cookie Chua
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