Tip#385: Walk Through That Door - Temple Grandin

In early March of 2010 I was suddenly faced with a door that was frightening and overwhelming. It led to the unknown of a new life and I had found the courage to walk through. Little did I know that I would have to go through even more doors of intense change throughout the spring and summer (See previous tips during this time for details).

What was extremely comforting to experience is that friends, family, colleagues and even strangers would be at every door to help me through. Synchronistically in March I had seen one movie that prepared me for this journey. That film was Temple Grandin. It is an HBO TV movie and I felt compelled to write about it only when the DVD was released so it would be available for readers, like you, of this blog to see.

The recent DVD release coincides with the movie winning 5 Emmy awards. This is the first made for TV movie that is on my list of favourite films because it energized me on so many levels. It was deeply inspiring and I believe it conditioned my mindset to persevere confidently throughout all my adversities.

Temple Grandin 2010

The movie Temple Grandin is a biopic of an autistic woman named Temple Grandin (Claire Danes) who revolutionizes practices for the humane handling of livestock on cattle ranches and slaughterhouses. Through amazing visual effects you can experience how Temple sees the world and is able to creatively visualize solutions. While in her teens she creates a more effective swinging door at her aunt's farm. In her college years Temple creates a contraption she calls the "squeeze machine" that helps calm her down.

You will also see Temple's unwavering persistence, perseverance AND resilience when faced with people who stood in front of her dreams and goals. And even when she encounters actual sliding doors that fill her with fear Temple recognizes the idea that there will always be someone there to help you through.

Looking back at when I first saw this movie I now know in the fullness of my soul that there will always be someone there to help at every frightening door I encounter.

If you find yourself in front of your own doors to the unknown believe you too will have all the support you need to walk through. Believe that you are meant to leave a chapter in your life that needs to end. Believe that there are more new and exciting experiences waiting for you despite whatever negatives you see in the present. Walk through that door and the world will be cheering you on!

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