Insight from Shia LaBeouf
I got so excited the other day when I picked up an article out of my Sunday paper and read where an actor told the truth about something larger then he expected.
According to the article, Shia LaBeouf, who stars in the upcoming release, Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen, had a very candid conversation with author Dotson Rader.
He stated, "Sometimes I feel I'm living a meaningless life, and I get frightened. He went on to describe the usual thoughts we get from actors. but he gave further insight about himself when he said, "Every man has those feelings of escape and survival. I know you shouldn't be that way. I'm trying to understand it and find the answers. I don't have them now...I have no answers to anything...Why am I an alcoholic? I haven't a...clue. What is life about? I don't know."
Why does this excite me? The man was being honest. The first step in finding direction in life is being honest with yourself.
I wonder if Hollywood could discover honesty? I wonder if they could get past being politically correct and pushing their agenda long enough to take an honest look at themselves and their industry? I wonder if they would be honest about how they have impacted our culture?
Of course, we need to be honest with ourselves and where we stand in this life. But different from Shia, I have a meaning and understanding about life. I have reason to be here. I have a future. I have no need to escape.
I have Faith in something greater than myself. Faith in a purpose filled life. Faith that I will get to meet the author of that faith gives me a reason and hope to move forward.
I am optimistic in a pessimistic world.
Dr. Jim
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- Jim
- BA Arkansas state unversity;MDIV Southwestern Seminary; DMIN Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City; married with three children and two grandchildren;elected to local political office and ran state-wide in 2006
The reality of it all is that it's not just the stars who ask those questions, we are all created with a void that needs to be filled.The emptiness can only be well filled with Jesus. As Christians, we need to look around. We are surrounded by people who are hurting and needing hope. What we need to do is open our eyes, and reach out to comfort those who are in need. Perhaps we should turn off our TVs, get off the internet, and take an honest look around. We can't change the whole world, but we are called to bloom where we are planted...if we all made a difference in just one life, what would that look like?
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad what Shia Labouf said. What a hope we have in Jesus!!!!
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