The movie depicts what has happened to the American way of thinking. People today are so caught up in what they think they should be doing with their lives they sadly miss what is truly important to them as an individual. This “American way” of thinking causes the vast majority to live a life of “happy misery”. Liz Gilbert took a bold step and decided to break out of her misery and discover what would truly make her happy.
Most people stay in their happy misery because it’s safe, and leaving it would mean losing what they think they have gained from careers and jobs that most of them hate. Others, like Liz, leave their misery to grow. I applaud her for embarking on a voyage that could be seen as self-indulgent but in reality broadens her self-knowledge.
Ultimately, she broke free of the dull way most Americans think they should live their lives to be successful and obtain the ever so elusive American dream (which most of us will never experience).
Whereas the movie was lacking in productive depth, the depth was there for those that could relate to Liz, whether they are in the beginning phase of needing to embark on that same type of journey, or they had already taken the leap. Perhaps those that think it was shallow should take the plunge. I dare you.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
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