Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man is a true story about a man named James J Braddock. His life took place in the United States of America right in the heart of New York City. He became a heavyweight boxing champion after starting out as a local fighter. To some people, the story may seem like any other inspirational one. Someone who has gone through some form of hardships and thereafter developed the willpower and determination and achieved something great. TO me, it brought back ideas and thoughts of many qualities which many of us lack in today's pampered society. HOpe, courage, determination, love, integrity, passion, belief, faith, respect, trust, appreciation of others. These are the messages I received once more from the movie.

HOpe: With the belief that things will always get better. Being hungry today does not mean that you will be hungry forever.

Courage: Courage to face the challenges in life. Courage to work hard. Courage to face the difficulties that Lord has set for you.

Determination: Determination to hold on and work one's way through hunger, poverty and disappointments. Determination to keep the family together despite what life brings forth.

Love: LOve for your family.

Integrity: That no matter what happens, we should always uphold our integrity as responsible human beings.

Passion: Passion for life. Passion for the things that give you meaning. Passion for your profession.

Belief: Belief that each obstacle/challenge stenghtens you. Belief that you will find the answer that you are looking for.

Faith: Faith in the Lord. Faith in the belief that the Lord helps those who help themselves.

Respect: Respect for the people around you. Respect for the profession that you have chosen. Respect the decisions that you have made.

Trust: Trust in the people that have come into your life for a reason.

I sensed a strong element of love and support for the main character from the family. This has been built on communication, understanding and love for one another. (Something which has been lacking in my life since young). Despite what has happened, I am moving on. Moving on to set up my life with someone whom I love and someone whom I care about. Moving on to a new career which gives me meaning and fun and satisfaction.

Dear Lord

Thank you for all that has happened in my life. I do not seek hate or revenge. All I seek is love and peace. I have put behind what has happened in my life and I want to move on. MOve on to offer my love to the young ones so that they do not feel lonely and lost like I was. Move on to set up a family and home with the man destined to share my life. MOve on to seek new experiences in life by travelling all over the world. I can feel that this is my calling. A life full of adventures so that I can inspire and share with the young ones. To show them and tell them that there is more to life that just what they see here. TO understand and be aligned with MOther Nature.

Lord, I pray that I can be a teacher. An inspiring and energetic teacher. A loving and understanding wife.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

http://www.jamesjbraddock.com/ - About James Braddock

http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/depression/about.htm - About the Great Depression