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CONSCIOUS CINEMA
(2005), the heartwarming tale “Pay It Forward”
(2000), the sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” (2009)
and the multifaceted reincarnational saga
“Cloud Atlas” (2012).
9. EXCEEDING OUR PERSONAL LIMITATIONS.
A chief aim of conscious creation is to create
the reality we desire, something frequently
achieved through spurts in our personal growth.
Such advances can be realized by thinking the
unthinkable, envisioning possibilities never before dreamed of and imbuing ourselves with
skills we never knew we had or thought possible.
Also, it can involve allowing ourselves to wander the uncharted territories of alternate states
of consciousness, such as those experienced in
dreams and other unconventional states of mind.
Imagine what’s possible with outlooks like that!
Sci-fi and fantasy films are especially good at
helping us see such possibilities, because they
inherently push limits as part of their storylines.
Some great examples are “What Dreams May
Come” (1998), “Phenomenon” (1996), “Resur-

As self-evident as this may
seem, becoming more
conscious of this state of being
is tremendously uplifting.

rection” (theatrical version, 1980; made-for-TV
version, 1999), “K-PAX” (2001), “The Lathe of
Heaven” (1980), “Brainstorm” (1983), “Eternal
Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), “Pleasantville” (1998) and “Midnight in Paris” (2011).
10. EXPERIENCING THE JOY AND POWER
OF CREATION.
As self-evident as this may seem, becoming
more conscious of this state of being is tremendously uplifting. It allows us to experience being our own best selves, living up to our potential for the betterment of our own lives and
those of others, a concept sometimes referred
to as “value fulfillment.” It begs the question,
“Who wouldn’t want to live a life like that?” We
can see such sublime joy and tremendous power made manifest through such pictures as the
gentle comedy “Being There” (1979), the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), the
inspiring, high-flying historical adventure “The
Right Stuff” (1983), the dreamy fantasy world of
“Wings of Desire” (1987) and the heartwarming
sports drama “The Blind Side” (2009).
In future posts, I’ll examine the foregoing principles and other related concepts in greater detail, citing films that illustrate those notions effectively. But, in the meantime, consider what’s
possible when these steps are put together, not
only for achieving the existence you want, but
also for bettering our world. The satisfaction
and rewards of such a life are truly worth experiencing. And to think it can all stem from the
inspiration that the movies provide.
Now that’s quite a creation, if I do say so myself.
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