This Month's Movie!

Keeping in theme with our focus on "support," November's movie choice is the award-winning If I Never See You Again.

Following the story of a musician who escapes the confines of the senior home to "make it big," we can all learn a little something.

Pot-Luck Sign Up!

As we are quickly nearing our next evening of pot-luck and inspirational movie, please sign up here (via the comment option) to inform us as to if you are attending, how many people you will be bringing along, and what dish you will be preparing for us to feast upon!

Also, keep your browsers surfing here, as we will, in the near future, be posting the information on this month's movie!

MSN Money has been listening in on Roni, apparently...

A 30-day challenge: Don't spend

Start by cutting out the luxuries. Don't eat out. Drive less. The benefits can include more savings, less debt and a bigger emergency fund. Hey, it's only for a month, right?

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/LearnToBudget/A30DayChallengeDontSpend.aspx

Saturday, November 7th is Inspirational Movie Night!

If you're looking for something "inspiring" that will open your mind and give you something to think about, or if you're looking for an excuse to socialize with the amazing people (just like you!) that come to our center, then we've got your Saturday night plans covered!

The evening will begin with a pot-luck dinner at 6pm followed by an inspirational movie. After the screening, there will be a guided discussion, and an open invitation to post your thoughts and comments here on the Inner Spirit blog.

Meatless meals make for a happy pot-luck ;)

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245568>1=31036

October Movie Questions and Comments: King of California

Thanks to all involved for our resoundingly successful first-time Inner Spirit Inspirational Movie Night and Pot-Luck Dinner! Surrounded by terrific company, we had a wonderful array of delicious food, and a fantastic post-movie conversation.

The following are the reflection questions provided by the Spiritual Cinema Circle for our consideration of King of California, October's Movie Night film selection.

1. What treasure is buried within my own relationship with my father or someone who's been like a father to me?

2. How do Miranda's judgments and opinions of Charlie change throughout the film?

3. Did my opinion of Charlie change throughout the film?

4. Every family has someone in it that is considered "crazy." Does this film give me any new insight into that person?

5. A major theme running through the films in this volume is how family members, each with their own set of beliefs, struggle to communicate. How do I relate to this theme in my own family?

Additionally, the following are some of the points that were raised during our post-movie discussion:

• What is our "quest to exist?" What is reality?
• Do we easily get caught up in other peoples' journeys?
• How does King of California tie into our recent discussions on forgiveness?
• What struggles occurred in the film?
• Did Miranda truly believe Charlie's treasure existed?
• Was there a physical treasure? What was the treasure? Does "treasure" = belief?
• Do we need physical proof in order to gain true belief?
• What is the difference between being "crazy" and having passion?

Please feel free to post your comments, thoughts and reflections to any or all of these!

October: Michael Douglas Digs for Love and Buried Treasure...

This month's inspirational movie, from the Spiritual Cinema Circle, comes King of California, a quirky, fascinating, and original movie starring actor Michael Douglas.

Douglas plays Charlie, whom we meet as he is released from a mental institution, although it's not quite clear whether he is "cured." Waiting for Charlie at home is his teenage daughter, Miranda, played by the gifted young actress, Evan Rachel Wood.

Any hopes Miranda has for a return to normalcy, however, are immediately dashed as Charlie enlists her in a hunt for Spanish treasure. The Don Quixote-like quest results in a dig beneath the local Costco. The loving, confrontational, and extremely complex father-daughter relationship between Charlie and Miranda is tested and strengthened throughout the film, culminating in a surprise ending.

Inspirational Movie Night!

Beginning October 3rd at 6:30pm, Inner Spirit will be hosting an "Inspirational Movie Night" the first Saturday evening of every month! The event will be hosted by one of our very own students, Eric Filardi!

If you're looking for something "inspiring" that will open your mind and give you something to think about or if you're looking for an excuse to socialize with the amazing people (just like you) that come to our center then we've got your Saturday night plans covered!

The evening will begin with a pot-luck dinner followed by an inspirational movie. Following the screening, there will be a guided discussion, and an open invitation to post your thoughts and comments on the Inner Spirit Movie Night blog.Although we would love for you to come for both dinner and the movie, we understand that schedules can be tight. You are more than welcome to come for one or the other if you cannot stay for both.

All we ask is that those who attend the pot-luck dinner bring a dish that can feed 4-5 people. Also, please make sure to sign up either on the list posted at the studio, or on the Inner Spirit blog to ensure that we don't have a massive duplication of meals and we also know how many people are attending. Additionally, we are suggesting a donation of $6 per person (or $5 if you bring an unperishable food item) that will be used to cover costs for Movie Night and help raise money for improvements to the center (For example, providing childcare during Movie Nights and getting a new carpet in the Lotus Room/Studio A).

Lastly, these movie nights are part of Inner Spirit's mission to give back to the community so they are open to anyone! Please extend our invitation to your friends, family, and all those that could benefit from an event like this! We truly hope that this will become a time for friendships to form andfamilies to share a pleasant evening together.