Late to the love of Laura; thanks for being here
I just recently watched BSG. Laura's character touched me more than any other character in any movie, television series, or book. Her presence has actually impacted some of the ways I think, feel, and behave, in real life.
Thanks to Laura, I've embraced my ability to "thin-slice" people; I've become more bold when making tough, controversial decisions; and I've even learned to momentarily put down the mantle of responsibility, relax into the moment, and be grateful for the love I am lucky to have.
I was devastated by the end of the show, not just by her passing and the curtailment of deep, shared happiness, but also by the missteps in writing that I perceived in Season 4. I found it out-of-character that she failed to address her people in the hangar deck after returning from Earth #1. The character of Laura Roslin is predicated on a sense of responsibility. I wish they had allowed her to maintain her vigilant stewardship and protection of the human race, while simultaneously letting her drink from the healing pool of love.
This would have been a profound statement: authority, power, and decision-making are not abhorrent to self-care, self-doubt, and the vulnerability that comes with loving and being loved.
In my attempts to cope with my many emotions related to Laura, I've been lamenting that I watched the series years after it was on the air. I assumed that people felt strongly at the time, then moved on. And, I was afraid I would be alone in my love of Laura, now.
Therefore, I felt an instant surge of hope, connection, and gratitude the moment I found this LJ and saw active posts from as recently as today. I am breathing a sigh of relief. I already feel some solace, just knowing I am not alone.
So, thank you all, for being here and for recognizing that Laura was a gift to humanity. Not just a gift to the fictional humanity in the world of BSG, but a gift to our real-world humanity. She inspires and infuses our modern culture with a powerful, meaningful presence that has affected some of us in profound ways. I, for one, will never forget her. And I'm glad to meet people who feel the same.
Thanks to Laura, I've embraced my ability to "thin-slice" people; I've become more bold when making tough, controversial decisions; and I've even learned to momentarily put down the mantle of responsibility, relax into the moment, and be grateful for the love I am lucky to have.
I was devastated by the end of the show, not just by her passing and the curtailment of deep, shared happiness, but also by the missteps in writing that I perceived in Season 4. I found it out-of-character that she failed to address her people in the hangar deck after returning from Earth #1. The character of Laura Roslin is predicated on a sense of responsibility. I wish they had allowed her to maintain her vigilant stewardship and protection of the human race, while simultaneously letting her drink from the healing pool of love.
This would have been a profound statement: authority, power, and decision-making are not abhorrent to self-care, self-doubt, and the vulnerability that comes with loving and being loved.
In my attempts to cope with my many emotions related to Laura, I've been lamenting that I watched the series years after it was on the air. I assumed that people felt strongly at the time, then moved on. And, I was afraid I would be alone in my love of Laura, now.
Therefore, I felt an instant surge of hope, connection, and gratitude the moment I found this LJ and saw active posts from as recently as today. I am breathing a sigh of relief. I already feel some solace, just knowing I am not alone.
So, thank you all, for being here and for recognizing that Laura was a gift to humanity. Not just a gift to the fictional humanity in the world of BSG, but a gift to our real-world humanity. She inspires and infuses our modern culture with a powerful, meaningful presence that has affected some of us in profound ways. I, for one, will never forget her. And I'm glad to meet people who feel the same.