what we all need

is someone who fights for us. or more than one. someone (or more than one) who knows where we're weak & pushes us toward strength/growth, & who loves us in the process. this is what i witnessed in the king's speech, where king george VI, or bertie as his family calls him, is played by colin firth, & his speech therapist is played by geoffrey rush. i have two requests- one is for you- watch it. the other is for the oscars guild or whatever they're called- give an award to geoffrey rush!

it's based on real events of course, but i don't wanta spoil it with too much detail about the dynamic between bertie & lionel logue (the therapist). suffice it to say, lionel played a vital role in bertie's life; he helped bertie see past the fear that he'd never overcome his speech difficulties. and he did that by forgiving bertie after some hurtful interactions, & with strong words of encouragement like this:

"you have incredible perseverance, bertie. you're the bravest man i know. you'd make a great king."

i don't think bertie saw himself as persevering well. i doubt he felt very brave. and i bet he didn't think he had the hutzpah to be king. but lionel believed these things for him. and maybe that confidence gave him a glimpse of what could be.

so i might have a third request- be a lionel to someone. and my fourth request will be a reiteration of the first- SEE THIS MOVIE!!!