The Noblest Art Is That of Making Others Happy Poster
Making others happy
February 13, 2018 by Jo-Anne Berthelsen
It happens simply in one case in a blue moon that I have myself off to the movies. I am very choosy about what I watch just, given my sister who was visiting from interstate was also interested in seeing The Greatest Showman, I decided to take the plunge and go. And I have to say, this i did not disappoint.
We both truly admired Hugh Jackman in the starring role of P T Barnum, showman extraordinaire. He acts wonderfully. He sings well. And he was supported past an excellent caste. The music was beautiful—and the cinematography breathtaking at times. And, as far as I noticed, there was nothing offensive in the whole movie, which was a pleasant surprise. I held my breath when Mr P T Barnum was tempted to head off in the wrong management in life and in prove business, giving in to the lure of the talented Miss Jenny Lind, but heaved a sigh of relief when he came to his senses and returned habitation to his wife and daughters. Phew!
As for the main theme of the movie, was it that every person, however 'dissimilar' he or she is, has intrinsic value and deserves to be respected? Or was it the need to concur onto our dreams and have the backbone to bring them into reality? And then in that location was the reminder to be true to 1's partner in life and care for family members. All these are very worthwhile values to hold onto. Only right at the stop of the movie, nosotros noticed an interesting quote on the screen:
The noblest art is that of making others happy. P T Barnum
I had to think about that as a theme. How near you lot? Would you call 'making others happy' the noblest fine art?
I definitely used to be a people-pleaser and a 'peace at any toll' person. I wanted to keep anybody effectually me happy. I hated arguments and would unremarkably acquiesce rather than stick to my guns. Yet over the years, I learnt this was not ever the best response and that sometimes I needed to detect the courage to stand past what I felt was right. So to me, making others happy in this sense is non 'the noblest art'.
I'm sure, however, this is non what P T Barnum meant. I suspect he was thinking of those times when something we practise for or give to others touches their hearts securely or eases some load they are carrying in life or at least makes them laugh for a while. After all, there is some truth in the old saying, 'Laughter is the best medicine'.
Yet even and then, this kind of happiness can be so brusk-lived, can't it? What we all truly need is a real, deeper, long-lasting joy that can withstand the ups and downs of life. And that for me is found in knowing Jesus Christ. As a Christian, I may non smile all the time or even be happy all the time. But beyond that, there is a deep joy and peace in my spirit that no one can take away. And that surely is the noblest thing in the world to share with others, don't you think?
… do non grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:x
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