Do You Want to Fly?
“You can be happy if you are willing to let go of your past and leave yourself unencumbered so you can fly freely.”
-Chris Prentiss
If you ask most people if humans have the ability to fly, they will confidently say no. They may proceed by saying that humans don’t have wings or they aren’t as light as a bird. Though humans may not be able to literally fly, we can still do so figuratively. For example, Pilate was able to fly “without ever leaving the ground” (Morrison 337). Humans can allow themselves to fly just like Pilate if they are willing to let go of their past and maintain positivity.
Often, we don't appreciate the small things in life that actually have a huge impact on us. Unlike most of the characters in the Song of Solomon, Pilate was able to fly because she was always able to maintain a good mentality. She was not super rich and never had much, but she always respected and cared about those around her. Taking care of her children and grandchildren, she was a selfless individual who appreciated the things she had. Her fearlessness and boldness is what allowed her to break free from all the negativity around her and take flight. Just like Pilate, we have the choice of letting negativity influence us or taking charge of our lives.
Most of us want a life and an identity different from the one others have decided for us. This is one of the things that holds us back. For example, Ruth is forced to live in an abusive relationship because her husband treats her poorly; this constrains her from flying. By analyzing Ruth’s situation, it seems these characters aren’t held back by the things they can’t escape from but by the things they aren’t willing to let go of. Many characters are too comfortable with their current lifestyle so they’re scared to give up everything and take a chance at flying.
Though it seems risky and scary, if you ever want to fly, you are going to have to let things go. The cost of freedom is always high.
-Chris Prentiss
If you ask most people if humans have the ability to fly, they will confidently say no. They may proceed by saying that humans don’t have wings or they aren’t as light as a bird. Though humans may not be able to literally fly, we can still do so figuratively. For example, Pilate was able to fly “without ever leaving the ground” (Morrison 337). Humans can allow themselves to fly just like Pilate if they are willing to let go of their past and maintain positivity.
Often, we don't appreciate the small things in life that actually have a huge impact on us. Unlike most of the characters in the Song of Solomon, Pilate was able to fly because she was always able to maintain a good mentality. She was not super rich and never had much, but she always respected and cared about those around her. Taking care of her children and grandchildren, she was a selfless individual who appreciated the things she had. Her fearlessness and boldness is what allowed her to break free from all the negativity around her and take flight. Just like Pilate, we have the choice of letting negativity influence us or taking charge of our lives.
Most of us want a life and an identity different from the one others have decided for us. This is one of the things that holds us back. For example, Ruth is forced to live in an abusive relationship because her husband treats her poorly; this constrains her from flying. By analyzing Ruth’s situation, it seems these characters aren’t held back by the things they can’t escape from but by the things they aren’t willing to let go of. Many characters are too comfortable with their current lifestyle so they’re scared to give up everything and take a chance at flying.
Though it seems risky and scary, if you ever want to fly, you are going to have to let things go. The cost of freedom is always high.
I really like how you analyzed Pilate and Ruth. And the quote in the beginning was very intriguing. I also love your concluding sentence about the cost of freedom. I do agree that we can fly figuratively and that we have to leave our past behind to fly foreword. I think that if we dream big and think big, we can fly higher and sometimes make a difference in other lives.
ReplyDeleteI love how you related our lives into Song of Solomon because it flows really nicely. You have a very strong analysis of Pilate's character, which strengthens your writing. I agree with how you said humans can fly figuratively to free themselves from a life that they do not want to live.
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