Realisation from "The Life List"

Watching has become a pastime, especially since I have yet to get a 'go' signal to do more than just laze around the house. One film that piqued my interest was **The Life List,** with Sofia Carson as the lead character. I didn't know her before this, but I tapped 'Play' anyway because it looked interesting.

I'm not going to do a review of it, but I'd like to share what it made me realise while watching, or the lessons that I thought it emphasised. **For one, the willingness to accept life changes.** Some of us respond (or react) negatively to change. We repel it to the point we get stressed, depressed, or feel unhappy. We whine, moan, or fret over it, and even blame others. As we know, change is inevitable, and when we have an open mind, it is easier to embrace it even when it hurts. We welcome it even when it is uncomfortable. We accept it even when it disrupts our normal way of life. **Second is the importance of chasing one's dreams.** One thing that hit me is how some of us easily settle for less, even when we know we want something more or wish to do something else. We convince ourselves that we are okay. We become comfortable where we are and what we do, and before we know it, we give up on the life that we truly want. Honestly, I have a certain dream that I keep setting aside. Why? Because I feel guilty, even with just the thought of pursuing it. Going after it would mean leaving the husband alone (I doubt he wants to join me when his sights are set on something else). **Anyway, the third emphasis of the film (to me at least) is self-discovery and personal growth.** When we are willing to embrace change, we break free and step out of our comfort zone. We dare to chase our dreams, and in doing so, we discover and learn more about ourselves, grow, and mature over time. So yeah, the film is worth watching. It inspired me to create my own list, and hopefully, start to check off each one of them sooner rather than later.