I went from feeling alone and somewhat defeated to feeling supported and connected. A stranger ran up behind me and said, “C’mon, you’ve got this…” Wow. After about four miles into the run, I was flagging and had to take a pause to walk for a bit. Are you participating in that angry mob vitriol? Isn’t it funny that it’s the touching phrases of inspiration that get shared the most on social media and not the venom? Good words are contagious.ĭo thoughts create our words? Or do words create our thoughts? Or is it a continuous feedback loop? Say a kind word to someone, and brighten his/her day. Or the social-media shaming that is rampant at all levels and for all ages. Or children whose parents have told them that they weren’t intelligent enough or living up to expectations. Ask any of the millions of children who have been bullied in their lives. Good words : “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” If only. To me, you don’t even need all of the other rules and regulations about how to live a good life if you simply follow these six words. But if you follow those six words, how simply lovely life can be. I’m sure there are volumes filled somewhere of other rules to follow in Zoroastrianism, just as there are volumes of the rules in every religion. Freddie’s father reminds his son of this basic life foundation as Freddie is pulling away from the family traditions to create his stage persona…and, later in the movie, Freddie lets his father know that he hasn’t deserted the principles as he heads out to perform at the 1985 Live Aid concert. Good thoughts.” These are the primary principles of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest monotheistic religions. So good, in fact, that I think it’s one of the few movies during which I haven’t fallen asleep in recent years…either time I watched it!īeyond the music and the story and Rami Malik’s incredible portrayal of Freddie Mercury is a phrase spoken between Freddie and his father-“Good words. If you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend it as one of the most engaging and inspiring movies I have ever seen. Like many who have happily stomped and clapped to “ We Will Rock You‚” at sporting events, I had no idea of the depth or breadth of Queen’s music, let alone the talent and magnetism of Freddie Mercury, played by Rami Malik in the movie. Although we don't meet any longer, I might still use this blog to record my reviews and ramblings on movies and books as I see fit.I have seen the movie Bohemian Rhapsody twice…so far.
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