Everything Everywhere All At Once
Movie Reflection
Hello,
During the weekend I had the opportunity to watch the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.
It is an absurd and chaotic movie and complicated to describe it. Basically, it builds on the idea that there is a multiverse where various versions of ourselves exist in alternate realities, accessible through specific technologies.
Our guide through this intricate web of existence is Evelyn, thrust into a battle against an ominous force threatening to annihilate entire universes. She discovers her unique ability to traverse not just multiple universes but every iteration of herself across them. Besides Evelyn, Joy is one of the few who can also access all her versions everywhere. This omnipresence plunges her into a spiral of depression and existential confusion. The weight of infinite possibilities confronts her with life's insignificance against the grand tapestry of existence. Why bother with the minutiae when, in the grand scheme, our existence seems inconsequential?
When we think about the things we are worried or stressed about, or that we get angry or sad. It is just useless. Nothing really matters… which can lead to thoughts of just stopping caring and living.
Watching this film left me grappling with my own quest for purpose.
Lately, I’ve been struggling a bit with the need to find and have a purpose. I feel a bit off track and that something is missing. I am not sure if it is not clear why I spend my time doing what I do. Or is this shift into the adulthood phase where the years just pass by quickly and look the same? And the idea that I should be using and making the most of it. But for what exactly?
The movie's perspective that nothing ultimately matters, questioning past choices, and feeling the weight of time wasted on trivial pursuits hit home. Should I worry when I feel that I wasted time by oversleeping or watching a movie instead of doing something else that I think makes more sense and is more productive? There is no right or wrong and there is no need to have big expectations.
What if the significance lies not in the destination but in the journey itself?
Enter Waydon, a character often used to bring some light relief to the story, it offers a good perspective. That everyone is trying to, while dealing with being human, find some meaning in a meaningless universe. And that we need to be kind to one another and to ourselves.
Despite life’s challenges, we should enjoy what life has to offer: self-discovery, moments with loved ones, exploring diverse cultures, embracing the arts, and contributing positively to society. It's about leaving the world a bit better than we found it, understanding that our actions, even the smallest gestures, can have a ripple effect.
If you're intrigued by the philosophical exploration in this movie and others, I highly recommend diving into the Wisecrack YouTube channel for more insightful analyses.
This film left me pondering the grand puzzle of existence and our place within it. It challenged my preconceptions about purpose and meaning, urging me to find contentment not in the pursuit of a grand objective but in embracing life's rich experiences. Perhaps, after all, the journey is the purpose—the moments lived, connections made, and the impact we leave behind.
Weekly assessment:
🖊️ Writing
Been struggling to produce things and dedicate time to write. I feel the need to rest and do nothing than sit and think/reflect/write,
👩💻 Coding experience
Analyzed in tutor what milestones it's missing. And have an idea of the topics that I still need to explore. Additionally been helping deliver code with more challenging topics. It is nice to be able to ask for support from the responsible developer and then autonomously being able to resolve and address issues that I find when testing all the cases and scenarios as a functional consultant. And found out about LeetCode which could be interesting to explore.
What I been doing:
📕 Continue listening/reading to the 3rd book of Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.
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