This weekend, I got to fully watch Creed. I know I'm late, but I still wanted to support the movie. Excellent movie and a good $12 dollar spent, cheat-quality entertainment. Anyway, I watched the movie Creed and it was good. As I watch a movie, I try to watch the storyline. However, most importantly, I try to watch the small messages inside the movie I am watching. I try to analyze and breakdown the scenes as they each tell a individual story. So, I wanted to discuss something and make a thought provoking post. It is inspired from the movie.
In the scene during the movie, Apollo Creed Jr. (Michael B. Jordan) lived a troubled childhood. Because of the death of his father and a adoptive mother, he grew up feeling like he didn't have a family. He grew up with a chip on his shoulder. A chip that landed him in consistent trouble.
However, after learning boxing and then linking up with Rocky (Stallone), he begins to try to become a fighter and figure out is he just as good or better than his father.
During one particular scene in the movie, Rocky told him, "You see the man in that mirror. What happens, every time you throw a punch, he throws one back at you. You, yourself are your biggest opponent. You are your greatest opponent (adversary or opposing force)."
That statement got me to thinking. Are you, your greatest opponent?
I mean, procrastination and low-esteem are self-imposed. Self-hate and the idea of what life means is a internal battle. So, I ask the same question, "Are you, your greatest opponent?"
Is the man in the mirror beating you? Stopping you from succeeding and stopping you from doing what is best?
I personally don't believe in the idea that you are your biggest enemy. I believe that their are many more people who wish and devise harm against you than yourself. If you are your biggest enemy, then you need more spiritual and mental maturity.
You must get yourself together and figure out yourself. You must be able to control yourself and want what is best for you. You must not corrupt yourself or let the outside corrupt you.
However, I'm talking about are you your greatest opponent. Are you living life, or are you letting life live you. Self-hate, low self-esteem, self-doubt, and selfishness all have one thing in common. All involve self and all involve YOU!!!
Therefore, I leave you with this thought. Are you, your biggest opponent?
In the scene during the movie, Apollo Creed Jr. (Michael B. Jordan) lived a troubled childhood. Because of the death of his father and a adoptive mother, he grew up feeling like he didn't have a family. He grew up with a chip on his shoulder. A chip that landed him in consistent trouble.
However, after learning boxing and then linking up with Rocky (Stallone), he begins to try to become a fighter and figure out is he just as good or better than his father.
During one particular scene in the movie, Rocky told him, "You see the man in that mirror. What happens, every time you throw a punch, he throws one back at you. You, yourself are your biggest opponent. You are your greatest opponent (adversary or opposing force)."
That statement got me to thinking. Are you, your greatest opponent?
I mean, procrastination and low-esteem are self-imposed. Self-hate and the idea of what life means is a internal battle. So, I ask the same question, "Are you, your greatest opponent?"
Is the man in the mirror beating you? Stopping you from succeeding and stopping you from doing what is best?
I personally don't believe in the idea that you are your biggest enemy. I believe that their are many more people who wish and devise harm against you than yourself. If you are your biggest enemy, then you need more spiritual and mental maturity.
You must get yourself together and figure out yourself. You must be able to control yourself and want what is best for you. You must not corrupt yourself or let the outside corrupt you.
However, I'm talking about are you your greatest opponent. Are you living life, or are you letting life live you. Self-hate, low self-esteem, self-doubt, and selfishness all have one thing in common. All involve self and all involve YOU!!!
Therefore, I leave you with this thought. Are you, your biggest opponent?
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