On The Edge Of My Seat

Spanglish and Million Dollar Baby - two fantastic movies which I've had the pleasure of seeing in the last three weeks. I highly recommend watching them both if you get the chance. Other than the fact that they are GREAT movies, I think what heightened my enjoyment was that in each case I went into the theatre, having no idea what they were about. As the plots thickened and the characters were developed I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation. Unlike other movies that I've seen, I didn't have the chance to form an opinion on what I thought would and should happen; I had no expectations. Everything was a complete surprise.

I had a similar experience last May when my cousin Jey took me to a Jason Mraz concert in Toronto. I went into this musical adventure, having never heard any of his songs. Needless to say, I was blown away. Not only is Mraz oozing with talent, he's also an amazing live performer. So I've come to the conclusion that I really enjoy this element of surprise, this not knowing, this inhabition with entertainment.

After thinking about this for a bit I began to wonder... why do I feel quite the opposite when it comes to life? Why do I feel a necessity to know every detail about everything? Why do I shy away from the unknown and unstable? I should be embracing the here and now and looking to God for the things to come. Life is meant to be lived without abandon; on the edge of our seats.