I'm pretty sure that I am the one billionth person to write about the movie "Avatar" and how it affected me, but I wanted to speak about how it affected the way I love my pets.
For those pet parents who have yet to see the movie, I urge you to invest the 3 hours (and $3 extra for the 3-D glasses.) I was quite skeptical in going to see it, as I'm not a big fan of James Cameron (I really may be the only person who didn't LOVE Titanic.....correct me if I'm wrong) or sci-fi, but this snapped me out of it.
The premise for the movie is good against evil, but the spiritual side of it was so prevalent that it hooked me in like white on rice. Being a spiritual person myself, and not necessarily being a big fan of organized religion, it spoke loudly to me.
What blew me away was the concept of channeling energy between the animals and the "avatars". This was done in a way where the avatar would take his/her braid, entwine it with the animal in such a way that it acted like a current of combustible energy, so each creature could read the others heart, mind and soul concurrently.
Getting back to being a pet parent-boy, do I wish we could do this on planet earth-not just Pandora. I feel connected to my pets, especially one in particular, who seems to know my very thoughts. She probably does. and I am working hard at trying to "hear" her.
Since seeing the movie, I've taken even more time to connect to my own animals energies and vibes. I am looking deeper into their eyes, touching them behind the ears to show my love, and reaching out to them to accompany my every step so they know how deeply in love I am with them. My one dog in particular, Jessie seems delighted in this and is even closer than before.
I just saw Avatar; I don't have much time to go to the movies, but I so agree with you about this one! This movie is stunning, and goes so far beyond your imagination while remaining believable. Once we got the opportunity to explore Pandora and her native flora and fauna, (about 40 minutes in) I kept wishing I could hit a rewind button and view it again and again. Watching it on DVD, on my 12 year old tube set will just not be as visually stunning, or as all-encompassing, as the big IMAX 3D screen. I won't ruin the movie for anyone, but the representation of inter-species communication really hit home for me. Pandora is the place I hope exists for me after I've served my time on this rock...as long as there are kitties ^..^
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