Swatson on :
I must say I was intrigued by your discussion of what I interpreted as "less is more." This was in reference to the boy who was left alone and the Enterprise crew tried to console him and help him move along. I totally agree that often a show/movie can create a far more enjoyable show/movie if the audience is forced/encouraged to imagine what happened but wasn't shown in buildup of a storyline. It actually made me think of books where we are given descriptions of a character or told a story, yet we don't "see it." We imagine in our minds what it looks(ed) like. Then you see a movie about the book and can often be disappointed about another's interpretation.
Another part I found interesting was "celebrating goodness in people for them." I wonder how this compares to celebrating goodness for our benefit? Do you learn about someone as I think Jon referred to when discussing their good points. I've always hated funerals because basically it freaks me out to put makeup and liquid in someone's body for viewing. But I digress. When I'm at a funeral and they are celebrating the person's life, I don't think I've ever benefited from hearing about the person's life. I am sad they are gone, and I feel close with the loved one who has moved on, but is there a benefit to it? I don't know.
Another part I found interesting was "celebrating goodness in people for them." I wonder how this compares to celebrating goodness for our benefit? Do you learn about someone as I think Jon referred to when discussing their good points. I've always hated funerals because basically it freaks me out to put makeup and liquid in someone's body for viewing. But I digress. When I'm at a funeral and they are celebrating the person's life, I don't think I've ever benefited from hearing about the person's life. I am sad they are gone, and I feel close with the loved one who has moved on, but is there a benefit to it? I don't know.
