I have a lot of movies on My “Favorites” List. IRL? My DVD collection is close to 400 dvds now? Somewhere in that neighborhood. But let’s jump right in to what I wanna talk about right now.
I’m assigning You homework, DR. This is gonna help You – in some UNKN-to-Me way, sure – but since I am confident it will “help You” that’s all My SB cares about. So, take it or leave it.
Pick any one of Your Own “Favorite Movies.” If You have a dvd of it, if You hafta stream it on Netflix? Whatev You gotta do, do that.
Stick it in [N: PASSION “that’s what She said!” *bwahahaha*] the dvd player, press Play, whatever You need to do IRL… and… and…
Just watch the movie. Again.
“But-but-but Conner!? I’ve seen this flick a million times already!? I can literally act out every scene Myself, say every word of dialogue Myself! Why the f#ck would I waste My time – “I’m Soooo Busyyyyyy” – on doing something I’ve done at least once before??”
I knew You would ask that, DR, and here’s My Answer to this question: Because You missed a spot.
Like when You take great pains to launder Your silk shirt & after hours of careful attention, You notice one random wine stain still on the left sleeve. [N: F#CK Me! Grrrr]
Back to My Story.
Watch the movie, but – and here comes the Devil – I want You to *not* focus on the Main Character, or whichever Character resonates “most strongly” for You, personally. Ignore that Guy. Instead? Focus on His Bestie. Or His Enemy. Or His Brother/Mom/Boss/Teacher/The Guy at the Dry-Cleaners etc. etc. Imagine what it’s like, to be This Person in This situation IRL. “If all of a sudden – outta Nowhere – some Guy did ________________ and this _____________ happened to Me as a result? How would I Feel about it?
Ahh, there’s the Money Shot: How I Would Feel.
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Conner’s Comments: After more than 20 minutes of wandering around out here, this idea gives Me pause. This pause is KEY, because this is the brief moment that TECH needs, before I “execute any external behavior” in response to any OP’s actions that firsthand impact ME so I can make sure PASSION is sitting at the table with TECH. To make sure I have a more balanced response/reaction. Contrary to Billy the Kid, I don’t pursue “going out in a Blaze of Glory.” I just wanna get home to eat the Dinner My Wife is preparing for Us, for our 3rd wedding anniversary We are celebrating tonight. Honey makes the best meatloaf.