Inspiration strikes anywhere, it recently struck me when I was
watching a movie. It was something quite different fun quirky and raised many
important questions. It was probably one of the first movies where not ending
up with male lead was the best thing that could happen.
It was an eye opener, why? Because it did not meet the
status quo of happy endings no kiss in the sunset, no bitter heart breaking
good bye. It needed no hand holding, no hugging just smiles. Rewind: to all the
movies I have watched. The guy saves the damsel in distress, the girl leaves
her jerk bf for the lovable kind man who loves her strongly and they live
happily ever after. Rarely do they break up, but the life ends there doesn’t it?
The sad female lead takes her life, tries to move on sheds a tear or two. This
pretty much sums up most of the romantic movies. This strikes a chord with all
of us, those who have been in love or so called “love”, had their hearts broken
and found love again. It makes sense, but should it always be this way?
The movies you watch, music you listen to influences a lot
what you think. How many of us attempted to mend our hearts with a tub of ice
cream and romantic comedies? Hoping for our situations to have a happy ending
too? I! However the happy endings can mess with your head. It shows that either
you have that kiss on the sunset or nothing at all? Can someone alone never
have a happy ending? I know having someone you love is the best thing ever, but
having best friends who love you, granny who cheers you up, mothers who give
you strength, sisters who give you laughter best things as well?
I have heard stories of
young people taking their lives in the name of love. Stories of my cousins who
tell me of their classmates who end their lives due to toxic relations, there
were most probably other attributing factors as well. But often while we sought
for the happy endings while broken hearted we do not realize the reality. We
tend to get so wrapped up on our problems failing to see so many people around
us are looking out for us. A broken heart is normal and is experienced several
times. But a broken heart also helps you get stronger no matter how cliché it
may sound. It’s time to stop wondering off to the kiss in the sunset, the
dramatic chase to the airport and touch base with reality. The reality being it
may be quite devastating now but it could probably be the best thing that’s happen
to you in 10 years’ time. Do not stop yourself for seeing that life doesn’t stop,
you just have to just push yourself harder to appreciate things in life.
What we are in need are new movies that do not just end in these
two scenarios, where love fails us but we do not fail on love. But movies that
show that while hurting you learn not to get hurt so much (without being
depressing!). Where a break up with one not so fancy person does not always
lead to falling in the arms of a gentle man next minute.
PS: I am no expert but gentle reminders to those who think
you either deserve a kiss in the sunset or despair there is always a third
option of letting it go and becoming a better person.
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