Wonderful life

"Remember no man is a failure who has friends." - Angel Clarence

Got this from a lovely 1946 black and white movie that is absolutely rich and colourful titled 

"It's a wonderful life" 

Bird passed me this movie some long time ago. It's been lying in my computer ever since. 

And the reason of not remembering to watch it is perhaps what I have learnt from the show.

It's black and white. And I'm a designer who can't do without colours..or so I thought. Black and white film would have sounded plain to me. Just like how sometimes most of us would find our life so dull with work and work, simply tasting like black and white. And so we thought. But this show is no black and white at all. It's so colourful. In fact when Bird called me and see how am I into the show..

these words came to me

"I almost don't remember it's black and white at all."

It doesn't bother me. In fact, the show is colourful! Inspiring. Lovely! Wonderful:)

So is our life. Sometimes we got trapped our own story and just can't see a single light upon us nor can we see the light we have shone on others. 

I'm like this today. I got caught up with trying to make things work, trying to come up with something breakthrough concept design for christmas season. I want to give it life and meaning than just a paper bag..than just a tagline "Christmas joy". I feel that I have to share it, give it. Because if I'm not truthful about my design, no one would be able to feel it and believe in the magic and beauty of giving and joy of Christmas. So I fought. I fought hard with myself. For the past few days, I'm been dreaming of parts and pieces of things from work..perhaps trying to get something done even when I sleep. 

But I got nothing done. I just broke down today. 

I can't see a single clue of light. I have no faith in what could bring me. 

And it's only upon much encouragement from Bird to watch the show. That I finally put other searches of possible Christmas ideas aside and watch the show. 

What I learn from the show:

Just listen to your heart and have huge heart.

Give. (Even if you think you have nothing, just give) 

It is not what you have to give, but what you do to give.

Have faith. 

You are never alone. 

You are connected to so many people around. 

Your worth is nothing but your life and how you enrich others' life

Not all Guardian angels have wings. 

Let others help you. 

Trust that somehow everything will be alright. 

There will always be an angel guiding you.

Sometimes by saving others, you save yourself.

No man is a failure who has friends.

Each bell rings signifies an angel get their wings:)

And after I minimise the movie window, here's what I see.

Christmas stuffs in a blog all about Christmas

http://naughty-or-nic3.tumblr.com/

 And a few more blogs on Christmas:)

This is my angel showing the light?! 

:)