Eternal Endless Days
Posted: June 21, 2023 Filed under: Poetry | Tags: Boris Pasternak Comments Off on Eternal Endless DaysOn the day of the summer solstice, I recall the poem by Boris Pasternak “Unique Days”. It took me a long time to appreciate it, along with the realization of the existence of “eternal endless” days in one’s life.
The Two Popes
Posted: June 21, 2023 Filed under: Movies, Society, Uncategorized | Tags: Fernando Meirelles, personal change, spiritual Comments Off on The Two PopesThe Two Popes is a deeply touching story of two humans struggling with interpreting God’s will (or, in non-religious terms, doing the right thing) in the changing world. It is a movie about coming to terms with your own mistakes and personal change. I think that the dialog from the movie truly captures the ever-changing nature of life:
Pope Francis: Nothing is static in nature or the universe, not even God.
Pope Benedict: God does not change.
Pope Francis: Yes, He does. He moves towards us.
Pope Benedict: (…) Where should we find Him if He’s always moving?
Pope Francis: On the journey?