Remembering DEAD POETS SOCIETY
Last night I rewatched a movie that I had not seen in years, Dead Poets Society. For some reason the message of this film inspired me. Of course, there are dark elements: suicide, teenage "rebellion, among them. But perhaps the strongest message is carpe diem (Latin) or "seize the day" in English. We need to make every day count, especially as Jesus followers. I often fall far short of this goal. Here is a still of actor Robert Sean Leonard from the movie and another good quote from the beginning of the film when Dr. Keating is teaching his literature class: "That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." This scene reminds me that my contribution counts for something....At times, that is hard for me to grasp. I see what others do, and I feel I do not measure up. Dead Poets Society released on June 2, 1989. I lived in Mexico at the time and went to see it with some friends. Honestly, it inspired me, and I went on to see it numerous times, in...