Things are really hard recently—the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus(especially for those working in the overseas-study consulting industry like me), the unexpected promotion along with the anxiety that comes with, and also the strained relationship between me and Pipidog. Kind of lost for a short period of time, so I spent this weekend watching a couple of inspiring movies, to try to help myself cheer up and I would say SOUL SURFER is just a great choice.
I have always been afraid of water my whole life: unable to swim, let alone to surf. But I do admire those who can surf. And in my eyes, surfing has a rich metaphor of attitude towards life—You keep your eyes fixed and forward, and move ahead with no looking back. While easy said than done :)
As for the part that captivates me the most or relates to me the most, I would say it is the loving and supporting family behind Bethany. They are just so positive, supportive, caring, and tender to Bethany, always with a big smile on their face every single day. I used to admire those who are ambitious and visionary like my father as a child, while as I grow older, I gradually get to understand—being able to control your emotions, always being kind and soft to those you love, and never passing on your own bad feelings to your family—is something more difficult, at least for me. And after the recent fights between me and Pipidog, I want to make a change for myself. I do.
I would say, much similar to the leading role of this story, I was caught in the “impact zone”of surfing in life right now and I also believe I need to get right back again to wait for the next “wave”. I Love this metaphor.
So again, whenever you lose yourself in the swirl, whenever you lose faith, go watch this movie to get yourself refreshed.
View more about Soul Surfer reviews
