Live Life Abundantly
April 5th, 2009
Abundance:
1. an ample quantity; 2. affluence,wealth, 3.relative degree of plentifulness.
This weekend I watched the movie "7 pounds" in which Will Smith tells a woman to "live life abundantly."
"Abundance" as defined above may at first glance suggest richness in monetary terms, but it's most meaningful connotation is, in my opinion, what Ben Thomas (in the movie) suggests--a combination of being blessed, happy and appreciative of the gift of life.
For those of us who are spiritual, "living life abundantly " captures what should be the essence of daily life--optimism, appreciation, and service.
However, we can all lose sight of life's gifts when faced with challenges like illness, job loss, or simply the ups and downs of living.
Watch 7 pounds and you will be uplifted, I hope. When you find yourself a bit choked up in this, or any movie, or even teary-eyed, it's a great opportunity to reflect on how abundant our lives are, or can be.
*POST EDITED BY DR. TOMAINO.
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