Yes Man

*** Before I begin today's entry, I did want to take an opportunity to thank all of those military veterans who have server our country. You did so much for the safety of our nation and you did so much for the preservation of freedom throughout the world. Thank you and God bless you! ***

Last night, Christa and I watched the movie Yes Man. When I saw the previews for the movie, it didn't exactly stand out to me. It wasn't a movie I would have seen in theaters, but when it came up as being available on DVD I added it to the queue. Christa and I were both quite surprised by this movie.

First off, Jim Carrey was hysterical in this movie! There were a lot of B level actors that turned in quality performances. It was well-written and well-paced and it kept my attention the whole time. I also thought it had a good message as well.

Carl struggles with life because he says, "No" to everything and everyone. His life wasn't all that good. So he attends a seminar that tells him to say, "Yes" to everything. His life is certainly more exciting, but it still ends up creating a life that is fulfilling. What's the solution? Well, at least be open to possibilities and think about the opportunities involved. You have a choice!

OK...that sounds pretty simple, but I did appreciate the message. You want to avoid the extremes in life and be rational about the decisions that you make. In all decisions, we should be thinking from the perspective of how we can best love God and love one another. It may involves some "yes" and some "no" responses, but it should always involve thought...not blanket responses.