Lessons form a trash compactor

Last night my family and I went to see the movie Wall-E. I loved it-- not necessarily for the quality or plot, but for all of the lessons it teaches about humans. One of the biggest lessons it teaches is about the need we all have for companionship and community. Wall-E was lonely; he longed for contact and friendship. The humans in the movie reminded me a lot of people in America. We often hide behind our computer screens and other forms of digital communication without really connecting with those around us. In the process, we miss the beauty in the world around us and the joy of true relationships. As the saying goes, no human is an island. God created us for community and relationships. Donald Miller, in his books Blue Like Jazz and Searching For God Knows What, talks a lot about this topic. I do not have the books with me right now, I would share some quotes. They are excellent books, though, and I will share more about them in the future.

Another thing I learned from Wall-E is the complexity and beauty of human communication. Throughout the movie, there was hardly any talking. However, everyone in the theatre understood what was going on by picking up on the emotions and observing the actions of the characters. I recently learned that human communication is 93% body language, facial expression, and tone of voice. The way God wired us is amazing! There is no way we could have evolved considering the complexity of our forms of communication. How often do we take things like that for granted.

More to come.
Have a beautiful day.
~Britt~