For any of you out there who have seen the all-time classic “While You Were Sleeping,” there’s a scene in it where Lucy is talking to Peter about a heroic thing he did when he was little. The scene goes as follows:Lucy: I saw a picture of you, when you saved the three squirrels.
Peter: Ah ... they never call, they never write.
Lucy: (laughs)
Peter: That was a long time ago.
Lucy: I guess we don't get to do many heroic things as an adult, huh?
Peter: Oh that's for sure. [pause] You do though!
Lucy: Oh, no. Jumping in front of that train was unusual.
Peter: I don't think I've done anything truly heroic my whole life. .....
Lucy: You give up your seat everyday on the train.
Peter: Yeah, well, but that’s not heroic.
Lucy: It is to the person who sits in it.
I have come to value this exchange day after day as I stand while riding the bus to and from campus. I wish that everyone who ever rides the public transit has the privilege of seeing this heroism in action. Idealist? Yes. I know that somewhere, out there, there are still people in this world who believe in being polite and giving up their seats to others. To the few of you who live in Columbus, Ohio, I thank you! To the rest, you definitely need to rent this movie. It will change your life. :)
6 comments:
I agree, that movie completely changed my life. That scene where the paper-boy wipes out on his bike while throwing a paper, is so tragic. Every day 30 paper-boys are injured while bringing the news to our doorsteps. That is heroism; and this is my tribute to them: "Don't give up and don't delay! Open the gates and seize the day!" (Sorry I couldn't help it. Tiff and I loved your thoughts on heroism.)
This is one of my favorite movies. Thanks for the reminder that I need to watch it, its been too long! You guys did really good on Sunday, hope you are still feeling good.
That scene with the paper-boy is great! That was my brother's favorite too! Heater you are absolutely wonderful!!
Once you start showing more, lots more people will give up their seats. As they should.
I love that movie! And I love that you can pull lessons out of little situations!
heather?
hey. i was on janaya's website and wrong clicked...to your blog. congratulations on the pregnancy!! i hope you have been feeling well. i did read your post, but wanted to comment on the pregnancy...we just had our 2nd. busy. say hi to ryan for us. and if you want check us out famdemartin@blogspot.com
take care of you and your baby,
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