In November, I went to a screening of Dexiny Productions' "Death By Joy". It's a true and candid story of a lady named Mary who upon receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, chooses to find the joy in dying. This movie is not for those who think they would have a problem watching a real person, not an actor, dying.It is for those who want a glimpse into a journey faced with courage and fortitude.
Our heroine, Mary, has a wonderful sense of humour and it shines throughout the hour and a half presentation. At one point she gets a glimpse of the colour of her soul and hopes to polish it up a bit because it appears to be like that of an old, weathered, tortoise.
That got me thinking about what colour I would like my soul to reflect. Would it be bright pink? Turquoise? Red and passionate? Saints must have pure and clear ones. Sinners, maybe black?
To preview or order a copy of Death By Joy, go to www.deathbyjoy.com
After viewing the documentary, the audience was encouraged by the film maker to express their thoughts. One lady who identified herself as a cancer clinic nurse said that she thought it was excellent and that it should be widely distributed to as many people as possible. Certainly people volunteering or working in palliative care would get a lot out of watching it. I think anyone who has had a loved one pass away would find this a bittersweet reminder of how the last days were lived and may see similarities. A cautionary note: sensitivity must be used when giving this out to a friend who has recently lost a loved one. The pain and emotion still may be a bit raw if not enough time has passed.
On a lighter note, at the beginning of December I decided I had to get a new vehicle. My 1998 van was costing too much on upkeep. I made the bold move to order a brand new KIA SOUL. It has a black interior and the exterior is a gleaming "Polar White". I am still working on shining up my real soul that is my true essence but in the meantime, it's fun making an announcement that I have a pure white SOUL!
