On my friend’s recommendation, I have recently watched two very good movies: Before sunrise (1995) and its successor, Before sunset (2004). A modern love story so down to earth, it is perfect, no matter what angle you choose for your observation.
These movies provides us with an example of a relationship so sincere,so connected and so in the moment, it was taking place, that it should represent the core standard for all others. The main characters Jesse and Celine faced some minor rejections in their early childhood, and that was probably the cause for them to develop quite strong behavioral independence and to take critical distance from all the daily “shit” all others were unconsciously sucking into themselves in the process of an early “socialization”. Despite some minor faults, they stayed clear at and conscious of their deepest core, and therefore were able to connect in the manner we are probably all striving for. Only they mattered and they were well aware of that, and since they needn’t have to be aware of the ideals and the expectations, the society falsely conditions us with, they had all the time available to enjoy the moment, sense the attraction that warmed their eager hearts, and explore each other’s depths. Even so, the night (the only one they had together) was very simple and as some would say “mediocre”, without needless Hollywood alike inserts, that usually make us feel miserable, because real life can never fulfill the expectations, they fill us with, they knew how to amuse themselves. They were able to create themselves an unforgettable experience , they have had clear an detailed memory of, even nine years after, when they re-met.

A perfect experience, worth striving for in your life. But the demand needed in return is huge - alignment with your true self, your primal core. So there’s still a lot of work ahead of me, but I will reach it, sooner or later
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P.S.: The only thing I was displeased with, was Jesse’s fear of responsibility. I believe it is one of the masculinity’s essentials, so should be well taken in account. Without it, you can’t be a leader of your own life. You will always be some kind of a follower.



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