On the suggestion of a friend I rented Pan' Labyrinth - a fairy tale for an older crowd. Such a beautiful story of imagination and wonder set against the horrors of humanity's depravedness. It's a story of a daughter's separation from her true father who has been awaiting her return to the magic realm where no pain, death or sorrow can touch her. In her journey, she is faced with many tasks including being locked into a room with no exit. It is at this point that she is almost overcome. "The door is locked" she say defeatedly. Her guide, Pan -the Faun, hands her a piece of chalk and says "then create your own door." Creating your own door sounds like a good idea. We are busting on out.
Sometimes I forget the magic. As you get older it's hard to believe fairy tales and see beyond the superficial presentation of life. It's easy forget to look deeper to the real world of mystery, hope and magic that exists if only we would pay attention.
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