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evmdimples · 05-05-2009, 10:31 AM

Has anyone seen this movie? It makes me wonder if this was written by someone in recovery. It's a good example of recovery work, someone trying very hard to do good for someone, but becoming too attached to the outcome he wants . There's also a great representation of what happens when, with good intentions, someone brings out the God concept. There's a great scene around this theme, the visuals made me want to run for the hills, but it's very effective, lol! Lots of other ideas presented, about over medicating, over diagnosing, etc.

My favorite line in the movie: "you can't cure him. Just show up for him."

The concept of becoming over attached to outcome is giving me clarity about a current situation in my life. I have been so attached to how I want things to be, rather than allowing them to be what they need to be. Sure would make my life simpler! Releasing attachment to outcome. Off to continue work on self-care.

peace,
elena

05-05-2009, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
evmdimples Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FL Posts: 194	"The Soloist"-a great example of recovery work Has anyone seen this movie? It makes me wonder if this was written by someone in recovery. It's a good example of recovery work, someone trying very hard to do good for someone, but becoming too attached to the outcome he wants . There's also a great representation of what happens when, with good intentions, someone brings out the God concept. There's a great scene around this theme, the visuals made me want to run for the hills, but it's very effective, lol! Lots of other ideas presented, about over medicating, over diagnosing, etc. My favorite line in the movie: "you can't cure him. Just show up for him." The concept of becoming over attached to outcome is giving me clarity about a current situation in my life. I have been so attached to how I want things to be, rather than allowing them to be what they need to be. Sure would make my life simpler! Releasing attachment to outcome. Off to continue work on self-care. peace, elena __________________ To err is human, to forgive divine.