Julie and Julia

This is kind of all over the place, but I recently watched Julie and Julia. I found it inspiring on many levels. Obviously I was very hungry when the movie was over and the line from the movie that really stuck with me was when Julia realized one of her biggest accomplishments during this year long undertaking was, she “had learned how to cook”. Isn’t it funny how sometimes we are so focused on what we want, that we can’t see the other benefits or blessings around us? Both husbands loved and supported their wives. They encouraged them in whatever endeavors they chose and helped out whenever they could. How lucky these two women were to have such loving and devoted husbands. Finally, each woman felt a need. They were driven to “do” something with themselves and felt their lives were meant to be more than ordinary. Food was their common interest. It was the part of their lives where they found comfort and joy.

How did they become so successful? It was because they followed their passion. They weren’t content and refused to settle. The husbands validated the women’s efforts, whether it meant paying the tuition at Cordon Bleu or shopping for groceries. Finally, they never gave up. There were times when each woman did not believe they would succeed. The many obstacles seemed too great and they became frustrated. Despite their many difficulties, Julie and Julia never gave up!

These are some conclusions I’ve come to after watching: I want to learn how to cook, encouraging and supportive spouses(or family and friends) are important, and people…(I) should follow my passion. If we want to find fulfillment in our work and make an attempt at being successful, it needs to be doing something we love. It will be less like work and more like satisfying a need. We might even enjoy it. Who knows what else we might learn along the way.

I have been struggling a little the last few months over the content of my blog. I am not sure what my theme should be. I think that for now it will be a little of everything. I am trying to rediscover myself so I think that my blog will reflect just that. I am a woman, a Christian, a wife, a mother, an employee, a daughter, a sister and a friend. How I fit into this world is still a bit of a mystery to me. I would like to find my passion. I love so many things that I can’t seem to focus on just one or find the time for all of them. Maybe this will be my journey. To fill my life the best I can with the people and things I love most, while keeping Jesus at the center.