"Shrek is More Than a Monster"
There isn't a more profound influence on children than the Shrek movies. Shrek is a monster; a troll. He is ugly and big and awkward but he is a hero and you begin to see the beauty in him as you watch the movie.
Shrek is the movie we showed one summer when we had a movie night in the patio outside the parlor. We filled the court yard with children and parents. We had pop corn and an evening of fun. The children new the movie so well they were repeating the lines of the characters as they were speaking on the screen.
What is beauty? How do we define it? Where do we see it?
Sports Illustrated had a article about Jake Plummer, the former Bronco quarterback. They gave a part of the eulogy he gave at Pat Tillman's funeral. This is what he said:
"I was in the store the other day and I saw People magazine, and it had the cover of the 50 most beautiful people in the world, or America, and there was a picture of Pat. It was kind of ironic because I really looked and said, What is beauty? Is beauty a pretty face, a nice smile, flowing hair, nice skin? Not to me, it's not. To me beauty is living life to higher standards, stronger morals and ethics and believing in them, whether people tell you you're right or wrong. Beauty is not wasting a day. Beauty is noticing life's little intricacies and taking time out of your busy day to really enjoy those intricacies. Beauty is being real, being genuine, being pure with no facade--what you see is what you get. Beauty is expanding your mind, always seeking knowledge, not being content, always going after something and challenging yourself."
What do you think of Jake's definition?
I think it's right on target.
If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have others read your thoughts click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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