We may go through periods where we feel separated from God, while at other times we feel closer.Īlthough we may not fight off outlaws or ROUS’s per se, we may fight off parts of our selves as we face doubts, confusion, feelings of loneliness, and insecurities on our path toward finding certitude or enlightenment. As we feel ourselves growing nearer to our Beloved, our beliefs and behaviors may change, giving us a deeper understanding of our universe. Our search for our Beloved can also involve obstacles and challenges it can require us to take on a new identity as we learn, acquire new skills, and adapt to those obstacles. How could The Princess Bride and our search for God have anything in common, you ask? Our search for God, whether you call him Lord, Yahweh, Allah, Vishnu, or Creator or whether you’re still searching for the existence of a God, can be likened to an adventure or journey, much like the adventure that lies at the heart of The Princess Bride. We search for our Beloved–or as some call Him, God. In much the same way, just like in all the ancient myths The Princess Bride bases its quest on, humanity searches for the truth in the universe.
And, if you’re like me, you just might buy the book, too.)
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(Sorry to telegraph the ending, but you’ll watch the movie again and again, believe me. Despite the Herculean tests and difficulties he faces, (spoiler alert!) and separation from Buttercup due to others’ jealousy and greed, as well as other formidable foes, he ultimately reunites with his beloved. One of the main characters in the book/movie (Westley) finds his true love (Buttercup) after years of search, which entails obstacles such as him taking on a new identity, acquiring new skills (like sword fighting), fending off outlaws and rivals (as well as ROUS’s, or rodents of unusual size), and torture, just to name a few.
For those of you who’ve never watched the movie or read the book, The Princess Bride also tells a universal tale about love conquering obstacles. Whether you read the novel by William Goldman, or saw the movie starring Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin, or you’re a fan of both (like me)–then you know it’s a story about finding true love. 27.Īny fans of The Princess Bride out there? Dream a dream to the sky and it will bring you your beloved. Sow a seed and the earth will yield you a flower.
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