Victory or Death!

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Some of you may have noticed I’ve been a little scarce around the internets lately. My family and I went to the lake on Saturday. I left home with the sniffles and came home with a full blown summer cold. I don’t get sick very often, but when I do, I don’t feel like doing much of anything. So I’ve basically been lying around watching tv. But not just any tv–I’ve been watching Lost. Lots and lots of Lost.

Yes, yes…I know I’m late to the game. But to be honest, I’m glad I’ve been able to watch it on DVD. Waiting a week between episodes for six years would have driven me crazy. Patience is not one of my spiritual gifts.

I love the character development on this show and I’ve been amazed at the storytelling ability of the writers. One of my favorite characters is Hurley. Hurley has convinced himself that he is cursed, and much evidence points in the direction of this conviction. Then one day he finds an old, beat-up VW bus on the island. And he defies his circumstances. He faces his fears and finds victory. I hope you enjoy this clip as much as I do:

Our opinions about ourselves and what we are and are not capable of are often self-fulfilling prophecies. When in doubt, believe in the good, the noble, the valiant. And remember that even small victories are still victories. Be like Hurley the conqueror, dude.

Wash away my troubles, wash away my pain
With the rain in Shambala
Wash away my sorrow, wash away my shame
With the rain in Shambala