I feel so bad that I haven't written a new entry in over a week. This is definitely below my hopes of posting regularly. Funny enough, I check my friends' blogs most every day because I love to see what's new. Ah, this era of "Internet connection" and not just the signal strength...which constantly goes in and out around my apartment.
Okay, so without further notice, let's jump into my thought for this post - Fantasy Lands.
I just finished reading, The Hobbit and have now watched all the current behind-the-scene/making of the movie video blogs. It's incredible and mind blowing at how much they can do these days to make our imaginations appear on film. Honestly, I wasn't as impressed with this book compared to my love for other Tolkien book that have been adapted into movies like The Lord of the Rings series. I wanted to read, The Hobbit as a means of comparison to the upcoming film debut in December. I'm curious to see which parts Peter Jackson (movie director) will capture and which will simply remind in the book.
As I was reading, The Hobbit it occurred to me that around the same time, C.S. Lewis was creating another fantasy land - Narnia. This same author wrote numerous books around his fantasy lands and today, these books are becoming movies. One could almost say there is a Tolkien vs. Lewis battle going on, as movie adapted books become apart of our yearly cycles.
The third fantasy land that I wanted to point out is a recent US television show called, Once Upon A Time. A friend introduced me to the series and now I'm trying to watch all of Season 1 before the next season ares. It's a great show that basically revolves around all the common fairytale characters being trapped in the worst place ever - our world! There "Happily Ever Afters" are being threatened by their current life on planet Earth.
Last night, I couldn't help but think that we - the human race - are very fascinated with fantasy lands. Why? I think there are many reasons. For me, I love enjoying another person's story where I don't have to do anything but watch events unfold and hold my breath until the (hopefully) happy ending comes forth. What does this say about me? I'm lazy? Maybe yes, Maybe no. I think, we, as humans are so worn out and afraid of the lack of happy endings that it's easier to obtain happiness from another's story. It's not easy interacting with reality and sometimes we don't get the proper or expected return. So, should we stop trying and crawl inwards to the fantasy lands of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis or ABC's latest television show? No, I absolutely don't think so.
My hope is not 100% in the riches of this world. There are days that feel like I'm living in a wonderful fantasy and there are days that feel like a bad comedy. The beauty is knowing that Heaven outweighs them all. Heaven is a topic that scares and delights me all at the same time. I will save that for the another post. What I want to say here is that our Earth is beautiful and mysterious. It holds great wonders, but in the end, I will walk in a place that is better then Middle Earth, Narnia and Storybook, Maine. My hope is G-d, the King of Heaven and Earth!
Okay, so without further notice, let's jump into my thought for this post - Fantasy Lands.
I just finished reading, The Hobbit and have now watched all the current behind-the-scene/making of the movie video blogs. It's incredible and mind blowing at how much they can do these days to make our imaginations appear on film. Honestly, I wasn't as impressed with this book compared to my love for other Tolkien book that have been adapted into movies like The Lord of the Rings series. I wanted to read, The Hobbit as a means of comparison to the upcoming film debut in December. I'm curious to see which parts Peter Jackson (movie director) will capture and which will simply remind in the book.
As I was reading, The Hobbit it occurred to me that around the same time, C.S. Lewis was creating another fantasy land - Narnia. This same author wrote numerous books around his fantasy lands and today, these books are becoming movies. One could almost say there is a Tolkien vs. Lewis battle going on, as movie adapted books become apart of our yearly cycles.
The third fantasy land that I wanted to point out is a recent US television show called, Once Upon A Time. A friend introduced me to the series and now I'm trying to watch all of Season 1 before the next season ares. It's a great show that basically revolves around all the common fairytale characters being trapped in the worst place ever - our world! There "Happily Ever Afters" are being threatened by their current life on planet Earth.
Last night, I couldn't help but think that we - the human race - are very fascinated with fantasy lands. Why? I think there are many reasons. For me, I love enjoying another person's story where I don't have to do anything but watch events unfold and hold my breath until the (hopefully) happy ending comes forth. What does this say about me? I'm lazy? Maybe yes, Maybe no. I think, we, as humans are so worn out and afraid of the lack of happy endings that it's easier to obtain happiness from another's story. It's not easy interacting with reality and sometimes we don't get the proper or expected return. So, should we stop trying and crawl inwards to the fantasy lands of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis or ABC's latest television show? No, I absolutely don't think so.
My hope is not 100% in the riches of this world. There are days that feel like I'm living in a wonderful fantasy and there are days that feel like a bad comedy. The beauty is knowing that Heaven outweighs them all. Heaven is a topic that scares and delights me all at the same time. I will save that for the another post. What I want to say here is that our Earth is beautiful and mysterious. It holds great wonders, but in the end, I will walk in a place that is better then Middle Earth, Narnia and Storybook, Maine. My hope is G-d, the King of Heaven and Earth!
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a
tree of life."
Proverbs 13:12
