For those of you who know me, you know that my absolute favorite show is Lost. I am not even sure I need to watch television after it is over...I don't know how anything could top it. Lost has continually topped itself in its themes and storytelling, but this year has been even more extraordinary. The writers have said each year that the worldview of Lost would expand to new levels and they weren't kidding.

This year its scope stretches from earth to heaven. Major story lines include two divine beings battling out over the souls of the islanders, and discussions among the mortal beings that concern huge existential questions.

The presence of these themes is probably why I have been moved even more than in the past by the show, particularly by the character, Desmond. Desmond is a man, who has consistently fought returning to be on the island, and has done everything in his power to stay away from the island.

But having found himself on the island, Desmond has finally come to terms with the fact that he can't fight fate. Lately, on the show, he is just going with the flow, accepting what crosses his path, and demonstrating huge levels of peace and trust in the midst of his circumstances.

Desmond's story arc has been a teachable moment for me. At times, I fight tooth and nail against the direction God pulls me in life. And I know I am not the only one. I am learning that life is much more peaceful when you accept what has come your way, the good and the bad. I am done raging against the machine, its time I come to peace with what life brings my way, and recognize it as a gift from the hand of the Benevolent one. My prayer is that you will do the same.

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