“Pass on what you have learned. Strength. Mastery. But also weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is" - Yoda
I am a big fan of storytelling, and this influences me as a therapist. The stories we love and our own stories often intertwine and intermingle in profound ways. Here are a few scenes from some of my favorite stories in film that resonate with me about struggle, growth, and healing.
On hope and perseverance: Sam and Frodo from The Lord of the Rings
On being stuck and finding inspiration: Kiki and Ursula from Kiki’s Delivery Service.
On apology and growth: Zuko and Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender
On oppression and freedom: Nemik’s Manifesto from Star Wars: Andor
