It's a wonderful life

I really believe we as a society have been transformed by movies and TV. These are not bad things, it just goes back to my belief that one of the keys to life is moderation, with anything. So many people are wrapped up in TV shows and movies to escape their own lives. TV shows and movies are not reality. I just really believe too many people see these things and think, "Oh what a great life that would be...my life sucks." Now I watch some movies and a couple TV shows. It's just that I would much rather go out and have a burger, beer and conversation. I said all that to say this, some movies are so real and powerful that there is no other medium that would deliver that impact. I will never forget the first time I saw Titanic and after 3 hours thinking "wow". Not because of the love story, even though that was a good storyline, but because I knew that all really happened. It's a Wonderful Life is my favorite christmas movie by far. Even if it wasn't a christmas movie it would be incredible, just because of the storyline. We all never know what a huge impact we make. He believes he is nothing and has never done anything with his life. He thinks that only if he had made a couple different choices he could've been this amazing person that everyone revered. The gift is that this man gets to see what life would be like without him. He soon realizes what a truly wonderful life he has. His kids wouldn't have been born, people in his life would've taken different paths, and an entire community would've been different. We should all strive for the best life has to offer, but we also need to be thankful for what we have. Most people will never know the true impact they've had on me, simply because most times you can't explain it, it can't be put into words. We are all equal in God's eyes. There is no one in this life that is better than me, consequently there is no one in this life that I am better than. At the end of the movie, the message is simply "No man is a failure that has friends." True family are friends and everyone we meet should be a friend. We should all strive to be a friend a friend would like to have.