The Life of Pi

Just got out of the movie and for something that was supposed to take my mind OFF serious topics, it had the opposite effect.  I nosedived neatly into a visual masterpiece of emotion.  I have never heard the story or read the book, I had no idea it was about a young boy from India.  ::gulp:: Or that the opening theme song would sound so much like Lata Mangeshkar reminding me of the melodious overture of my chaotic childhood.  Through magnificent 3D technology I visited my ancestors country immersed in the colors and majestic visions of India. 

 

I thought, great choice Shanti, and was immediately reminded of what Crystal Andrus often says, what you resist, persists.  Okay, I emotionally buckled myself in for the ride, no coincidences.  The movie was definitely a visual feast, but that was not all.  It was spiritually provocative.  Pi, named for a gorgeous ‘pool’ in France is a truly open soul (much more than most) who sees the dots that connect and only his mom seems to understand his sensitive nature.  Pi has a strong desire to understand and come to terms with the illogical and sometimes unfair circumstances in life.  He is convinced that all animals have souls, because he’s looked into their eyes and seen it, and that “Richard Parker” the tiger can be his friend, and is not just a beast as his father had told him. 

A series of unfortunate events take place and Pi’s faith, endurance and tenacity are tested and instead of withdrawing from Source, he surrenders to the journey and the powers that be (raises eyebrow, coincidences me arse)

Surrender to the journey eh…

Pi screams out to the heavens at one point, “ I have lost everything and given myself to you, what more do you want from me.” 

What magnificent wonders lay in the barren lands of our lives, just waiting to be discovered, we are in such a hurry to bypass the not so wonderful aspects of life that we rush by and never notice the terrain.  There are so many nuances of wonder that are there for the noticing and taking, even in the uncertainty there is beauty. 

When Richard Parker and Pi, part ways, Pi’s eyes fill up with tears and he is choked by emotion not because their journeys’ have separated but because there was never a goodbye, no closure, no chance to give proper due and respect to their path together.  ::clears throat:: yup no coincidences … I think that is part of the reason why Darsh’s death is so hard for me, no preparation, no I love you … goodbye.  No chance to tell her how much she was and is a part of my being.  I sobbed quietly in the last row of the theater  feeling my aunt very much next to me. 

Did mention I took myself to the arcade since I was early for the movie <smiles> and that I took myself to dinner after, using my waitresses pad to write all of this down in a frenzy.  Did I mention that I tonight was alone BUT oh so NOT lonely??? That I am grateful for the faith both I and the universe have in me. 

My cup runneth over.  Now into pj’s cuz WELL it’s almost PJ SUNDAY AND I DON’T WORK OUT TODAY..booyah babies.. I’m getting rest!!!