A simple search on the Internet will reap dozens of info-graphics and attributions about his thoughts on Life, how to live it, and how not to live it ... which begs the obvious question: WHY should we pay heed to his musings?
Some background info:
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins was born on the 31st of December 1937, in Wales, and has become one of the most respected actors, directors, and producers of our time. One of Britain's most recognizable and prolific actors, he is renowned for his performances on the screen and stage. receiving numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award (CREDIT). He has also received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005 and the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement in 2008.
That alone places him squarely in the public eye, and affords him an interested audience for his pondering, but being awarded the CBE (The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1987 and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the dramatic Arts in 1993 brings a credibility that few share.
Taking full advantage of the privilege of such stature, combined with his blunt, shake-you-silly thoughts prompts retrospective consideration of one's station in Life, with an examination of opinions and habits the result.
THAT is why we should at least read his musings with an open mind!
Once you begin to fall off the track and believe you breathe different air to everyone else, you're doomed; you're finished. I think the healthy way to live is to make friends with the beast inside oneself, and that means not the beast but the shadow. The dark side of one's nature. Have fun with it and you know, is to accept everything about ourselves.
We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything. Think. Think. Think. You can never trust the human mind anyway. It's a death trap.
If you search out Hopkins' quoted thoughts, you'll find he touches on a wide variety of subjects, many of which would quickly ruffle the feathers of the easily offended, but that hits close to the mark on purpose. While his famed focus and preparation for any upcoming thespian challenge have been the foundations of his remarkable success, his willingness to poke at the bottom Jenga bricks of society's infrastructure spur many a reader to examine what they think that they know.
What people say about me is none of my business.
I am who I am and do what I do.
I expect nothing and accept everything.
And that makes life easier.
We live in a world where funerals are more important than the deceased,
marriage is more important than love,
looks are more important than the soul.
We live in a packaging culture that despises content.
I am who I am and do what I do.
I expect nothing and accept everything.
And that makes life easier.
We live in a world where funerals are more important than the deceased,
marriage is more important than love,
looks are more important than the soul.
We live in a packaging culture that despises content.
We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything. Think. Think. Think. You can never trust the human mind anyway. It's a death trap.
If you search out Hopkins' quoted thoughts, you'll find he touches on a wide variety of subjects, many of which would quickly ruffle the feathers of the easily offended, but that hits close to the mark on purpose. While his famed focus and preparation for any upcoming thespian challenge have been the foundations of his remarkable success, his willingness to poke at the bottom Jenga bricks of society's infrastructure spur many a reader to examine what they think that they know.
Relish everything that's inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.
There is no shortcut to happiness, you have to live your life.
I have to confess that I like some of what he suggests!
Doing I think that he's the second coming of something important?
NOPE!
Do I like that his musings cause reflection and pause?
ABSOLUTELY!
After it's all said and done, if you read, reflect, ruminate, and remain where you are, it's still been a valid exercise and well worth your time.
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