I continue to do my best to focus on the silver lining(s) of this global life change and my latest epiphany is that more time at home is a chance to reduce the noise in life. Decluttering my work/live space is one of these tasks I’ve been doing because I believe the amount of physical clutter is a mirror for the amount of mental clutter in our minds. I’m reducing the noise of mess in my home and in turn will make my mind feel lighter!
For example it’s been a joy to declutter and re-organize my kitchen cupboards because it feels so good whenever I open it now and see everything so tidy and easy to access. I was actually inspired by seeing the well-stocked and organized pantry of Will Smith’s character in the film, I Am Legend. This is one of several movies about people in isolation that I’ve been watching during quarantine. They are entertaining and escapist as well as teaching me some simple life lessons while in my own isolation.
• Blast from the Past (1999)
• Cast Away (2000)
• Gravity (2013)
• I Am Legend (2007) Alternate Ending Version
Blast from the Past (1999)
Plot: This romcom is about Adam Webber (Brendan Fraser) entering the world after spending 35 years in a nuclear fallout shelter with his parents (Christopher Walken and Sissy Spacek) since 1962.
Life Lessons: Learning to adapt to unexpected life changes of isolation and quarantine. Learning to be resourceful both during and after quarantine in a new, unknown world.
Watch/Rent or Buy: Amazon Prime Video
Cast Away (2000)
Plot: This survival drama is about Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), a FedEx employee, stranded on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific and his desperate attempts to survive.
Life Lessons: Learning to adapt and cope with an unexpected crisis and solitude. Learning to be resourceful with the items at hand. Learning how to stay positive.
Watch/Rent or Buy: Amazon Prime Video
Gravity (2013)
Plot: This science fiction thriller is about Astronaut, Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock), stranded in space after the destruction of her space shuttle and her perseverance to return to Earth.
Life Lessons: Learning to mentally adapt and cope to a sudden crisis. Learning to solve problems one step at a time.
Watch/Rent or Buy: Amazon Prime Video
I Am Legend (2007) Alternate Ending Version
Plot: This post-apocalyptic action US Army virologist Robert Neville (Will Smith) living in deserted New York City after a virus seeking a cure while defending himself against hostile mutants.
Life Lessons: Learning to live life alone and cope with loneliness. Learning to keep to a schedule while continuing to work.
Watch/Rent or Buy: Amazon Prime Video
Unexpected life changes like being in isolation and quarantine can bring about uncomfortable stress and anxiety. At the same time you may have access to an abundance of movies to help you escape and re-energize while simultaneously provide empowering life lessons and tips to cope and adapt to this change. Find a film today to help you discover the silver lining of your situation!
Next blog post features Part 2:
• The Martian (2015) Extended Edition
• Passengers (2016)
• 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
• WALL-E (2008)
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