Happiness Revealed

Happiness Revealed

I’ll make this short and sweet—and top it with wishes for happy holidays from me to you…

I’ve got a film for you: Hector and the Search for Happiness starring Simon Pegg and Rosamunde Pike.

 

I’m always talking about happiness, in fact sometimes I even call myself a “happiness coach.” It’s a subject that’s far from simple, so when I saw this film, I was doubtful, but curious to see what content a title like that holds.

Caution: it’s a slow starter, and you may need to warm up to its humor. But hang in there, it’s worth it. Once Hector sets off on his search for happiness, his discoveries are so painfully personal yet so very universal, you can’t help but want to see it through. And the ending is wonderful, as Hector discovers yet another layer of the paradox of happiness.

The best line in the movie comes through Christopher Plummer, in a bit part as a professor toward the film’s finish. I won’t be a spoiler and quote it, but trust me, it’s a keeper, and lives up to my title: happiness revealed.

Coach’s Challenge: Watch the movie, and let me know which definition of happiness resonates most with you!

Click here to see the trailer

Lindy MacLaine of lindymaclaine.com is a Life Purpose Coach whose messages empower and inspire those in the second bloom of life to reclaim their dreams, reignite their passions and rekindle their joy.

She is the author of the fantasy adventure book The Curse of the Neverland, for those ages 9-90 who loved the Neverland and wanted to go there for something far more than Spring Cleaning.