Notes on a Film - Courageous - the Art of being a Father

Today I watched the film, Courageous.

"When a tragedy strikes close to home, four police officers struggle with their faith and their roles as husbands and fathers; together they make a decision that will change all of their lives." - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1630036/

Many people would be put off by this film because of its proactive preaching on Christianity. However as an atheist I wanted to watch it and continued to finish it.

This film from an atheists point of views remind me of the Power we each have to heal everything on this world. That power is Love.

There are many forms in my view;

• Mutual - for friends and family
• Private - for your parents, husbands/wives and your children
• General - for everything around.

The General Love is what is missed by most people everyday, and there are those people you hear of you have this ability to love everything. These are the most modest and admired people in the country they live in due to their work for charities, hospices and other similar activities. However these aren't the only ones. Some find time in their busy work to have the ability to achieve something within their own household which defines the family and creates the happy atmosphere that many people will envy.

This Christmas I want to spread some love to you by saying -

Merry Christmas

Christmas

Christmas Time is here again,

So let’s open the cards and bring out a pen.

When all the cards are completely sealed,

Remember to keep the presents concealed.



Then Christmas Eve arrives,

And the radio plays the winter jives.

People all hoping for a white Christmas day,

And all the little kids have their last day of play.



It’s early to bed in anticipation,

To wake up for the celebration.

All the kids are surrounded by presents,

And some of those bought by their parents.



Then the mid-day chime sounds,

And family grins from all around.

Turkey, sausages and Brussels sprouts,

And at the sight of those everyone pouts.



The at the end it’s Christmas pudding,

And several people toast with a gentle ching.

Then the crackers are pulled apart,

And party hats are on from the start.



For this is the Christmas cheer.

It only happens once each year.

Holidays - Chirstmas

It’s that time of year.

A few days till December, soon be decking the halls and singing on doorsteps. Mince pies and mulled wine (yum!!). Turkey with all the garnishes and Sprouts (yuck!!). Presents, we all like presents. But the best present is just the time we spend with our families/other halves.



But just take the time to think about those who won’t be having such a nice Christmas, those who are maybe going without a turkey dinner or presents or everyday things like heating this Christmas. If you see an opportunity to help, give as little or as much as you can this Christmas, to help those who aren't fortunate this Christmas.



Personally my Christmas is going to be amazing. For me 2 weeks out of my 3 weeks holiday from university will be spent with my girlfriend. 2 weeks of complete fun. But Christmas day I will be at my parents having my usual Christmas dinner cooked by my mum. Good old mums cooking.



But enough about me. TV listings are lucky good, got the usual movies and shows being shown. Sky is offering some new movies on premier. Enough to keep the whole family occupied as well as those old fashioned board games with your parents/grandparents.



I say all of these things as a reminder to everyone each year that the things they need to do is appreciate those close to you and remember the spirit of goodwill this Christmas. Each year many people forgot.