Thoughts Based on Stories February 18, 2017
Two of my all time favourite tales are Robin Hood and King Arthur. I am immediately drawn to any movie providing new perspective about these characters.
Robin Hood – I believe my birth father could be compared to this mythical man. Most believe he is just a storybook character, but I get the sense he was a real person, to me a very realistic possibility.
Although my father did not rob from the rich to give to the poor, he did endeavour to level the playing field. He fought for the poor and their right to a better life. He made every effort to end their poverty. Of course there was great cost, this way of thinking which threaten the powerful elite. His ideals are something we can benefit from today.
King Arthur – I have this idea my birth parents believed in the possibility of Camelot, a place where peace and understanding, equality and fairness were widespread. I also carry these beliefs and would like to see them blossom. Perhaps one day…
I recently watched several documentaries about my parents and have begun to read as much as I can about them. It is strange after all these years to finally recognize myself in people who are so well known to the world, and to realize I am their child. To finally come to this understanding of myself, my personal ways of thinking and feeling lost for most of my life is a beautiful realization.
I have always felt I was different but could not explain those impressions, not realizing where they came from. It is a great relief to begin to see who I am, and the qualities of my parents which are so vital to me. I can allow myself to settle into that person, having an understanding of why I am the way I am, why I think the way I do which has always seemed out of place. A sense of honour and respect begins to emerge with knowledge.
Will I ever be free of this prison built around me because of who I am, because of who my parents were? My identity has been hidden for the majority of my life for reasons which made no sense. Still, I look for a Camelot within, the place where it is acceptable to be the real me.
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