Starring Ingrid Bergman as a woman who loses her lover as he is marrying someone else. She’s the only actor in the movie, it’s entirely her talking over the phone. Heartbreaking and real. I hope you are and will be okay.
this was so excellent, i had never heard of it before i saw it was up at the filmoteca on a random night when i had no plans, didn't even know paul newman had directed films.. heartbreaking and funny and so real and so 70s. great cinematography, great script with lots to chew on and great acting.. joanne woodward really knocks it out of the park and lays the foundation for gena rowlands to drive it home two years later in woman under the influence memorable quote: there comes a time in everyone's life where a little voice comes and says... "buy a wig" attached: fun polish poster for the film i found online
I have a very strong desire for control over every aspect of my life and I’ve never been able to roll with things. Lately I’m trying to let go of this so I can participate in my ‘friendships’, which I have really been neglecting in recent years. Today a friend texted and asked me to go to the farmers market with her. At first I felt scared (lol) and inclined to ignore the message but I decided instead I would agree to go, and within 5 minutes I was in her car with her. It was a total blur and I was anxious out of my mind but I felt very grateful to spend time with someone I love. I’m terrible at conversing but even just to stand beside her was nice. We hugged before parting ways. I am glad that I did this.
If it irritates you to see people being negative, you know thats not something you yourself want to be. Dwell on why negativity bothers you. I‘d guess it has something to do with an innate knowledge that we all deserve kindness. Typically super negative people feel horribly about themselves, they have no other reason to say the things they do. It’s the type of person that tends to annoy me as well but when I think about that it makes me really sad for them, and then it feels easier to be compassionate. Anger releases dopamine. If you’re sad all the time, it feels better to get angry for a while. They’re struggling and desperately trying to make themselves feel better. We all need each others love.
I know people typically sit while they do it, but I’ve found laying down on my acupressure mat to be extremely helpful with meditation. I have not been practicing long and its still very difficult for me, but the acupressure makes me physically relax to the point that I am able to be listening and breathing calmly and feeling ‘okay’ enough to want to put my heart into the practice.