This post would have been sheer delight just for re-immersion into The NeverEnding Story movie, which was also a lynchpin of my childhood. But the way you draw connections to [*gestures at everything horrible going on all around*] and the importance of empathy and imagination--wow. Your words have heartened me, and I need that these days.
For me (Gen X) the most meaningful scene in that movie is when Atreyu looks into the mirror that reveals his true self. He's been told that this knowledge is too frightening for most people, but instead he finds a companion and helper, Bastian, though he doesn't fully understand it at the moment.
This post would have been sheer delight just for re-immersion into The NeverEnding Story movie, which was also a lynchpin of my childhood. But the way you draw connections to [*gestures at everything horrible going on all around*] and the importance of empathy and imagination--wow. Your words have heartened me, and I need that these days.
Wow thank you Rebecca, that is so nice to hear! I'm so glad this post resonated with you. It feels like a movie that was made for these times!!
For me (Gen X) the most meaningful scene in that movie is when Atreyu looks into the mirror that reveals his true self. He's been told that this knowledge is too frightening for most people, but instead he finds a companion and helper, Bastian, though he doesn't fully understand it at the moment.
That's such a powerful scene, thank you! <3
I cannot wait to see you on the 17th, I'll share with QND too <3
Thank you, that would be amazing!