Being ancient or being Tilda
Something I recently read recommended that every so often, especially in difficult times or facing difficult situations or life conditions, you ask yourself "Who I want to be in this situation?" Sometimes it crosses my mind that if I ever become completely calm and accepting, I won't be ME. But that's not true. I want to be fiercely loving in any situation, but in all other ways, I'd rather be wise. I'd rather be light than storm.
A student told me today that she saw Dr. Strange over the weekend, and when the character of The Ancient was introduced, she gasped because she reminded her of me. The rest of the class snickered over that, but I am flattered. I think it's an OK goal to be the voice of wisdom. I don't think I'm there fully, but it's a worthy goal. Then I looked up the character. She's played by Tilda Swinton, who I've been told many times I resemble. That's actually what inspired me to be the white witch. So maybe it's less that I am the wise woman and more that I look like Tilda. I think I'm a little more feminine looking than she is, but I do see the resemblance, and again, there are worse things.
A student told me today that she saw Dr. Strange over the weekend, and when the character of The Ancient was introduced, she gasped because she reminded her of me. The rest of the class snickered over that, but I am flattered. I think it's an OK goal to be the voice of wisdom. I don't think I'm there fully, but it's a worthy goal. Then I looked up the character. She's played by Tilda Swinton, who I've been told many times I resemble. That's actually what inspired me to be the white witch. So maybe it's less that I am the wise woman and more that I look like Tilda. I think I'm a little more feminine looking than she is, but I do see the resemblance, and again, there are worse things.