Challenged.

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I love this poster... for the following reasons:
a) Jim Carrey is seen ridiculous happy
b) the title of the movie "Yes Man" - how random is that?
c) the theme of the movie is literally summed up in the byline "one word can change everything".
Other than the fact of this movie is entertaining, today I found myself thinking about it because it is somewhat relevant to my life.

You know how sometimes when you see old friends and you start catch up, and you start to realize (or feel) that their lives are more exciting? More life-changing? Different then yours? I have several friends engaged or getting married and everything (which by the way, I am totally stoked for), but I do wonder at times when or will I even be at that stage in life? Now mind you, I don't mind where I am right now, but after a long long discussion with my brother, I realize I am often too passive, easy going, a "softy", a "pushover". And I know it too. Its one of my strength yet most definitely a weakness and a character that is much needed to be worked one. I was saying to him too, I often look for some grand opportunity or challenge to come my way, sweep me off my feet, so that I will say YES to it, finally stand up for what I believe, or what I need, or what I care about. And then in the meantime, "live life till that moment comes". I know how sad this sounds. Its my complacency. And as I have realized tonight, how much it has hurt for me not to voice up what I want in the past, I know I need to in the present and in the future. If not, this complacency will continue.

This is why I love the movie, Yes Man. Jim Carrey plays this ordinary guy that is okay with his life, but suddenly changes his mindset about life after a conference that suggests life has so many more opportunities when we say yes to them. Jim Carrey's character changes drastically; his relationships with others, his work life, his hobbies and his passions. All of this fueled by really literally saying the word "Yes". Now I know this is a movie and everything, but what if we were challenged to live on the edge a bit? Voice up what we want, believe, care about? What if we went looking for those dreams? Or what if continued living our ordinary lives and find ourselves challenged to say something to a random stranger or a good friend? Or be able to live alone? Or for me facing my daily struggles of being intimidated by others, and being this "nice girl" image?

So What if? What if I am Challenged? I was today.