![]() No spoilers, in case you're going to see it on iPlayer. She comes to Father Michael and tells him she's going to commit suicide. There's another who's stolen from her employer to feed her gambling habit. ![]() There's a woman whose mother dies and who keeps her body to claim her pension. People are poor, oppressed by the system and by their own failings (it was written by Jimmy McGovern, whose territory this is). If you've missed the story, it's about a troubled priest, Father Michael Kerrigan (Sean Bean), in a tough Northern city. Sean Bean as Father Michael Kerrigan in 'Broken'. After tears, heartbreak and tension, last night's concluding episode provided a triumphant resolution that amounted, in a believer's eyes, to a powerful gospel presentation. So thank God for Broken, the best portrayal of religion on screen for years. Poldark offers a stupid caricature of faith. Because that's what Christians are like, isn't it? Everything's black and white, and they just don't like ordinary people. Take Poldark, the reboot of the 1970s smash hit, currently running in the appropriate Sunday night slot: the Methodists are religious nutters, with their leader Sam Carne – in the books, a virile, thoroughly decent chap at home with saints and sinners – shaking hands with his congregation with a greasy cringe, while being horribly disapproving about innocent pastimes like singing. Thus, we must continue to push through boundaries, reach higher, and dream bigger.TV drama just doesn't do religion well. Life's too short to live anything but the life of our dreams. ![]() We must continue to step outside our comfort zones, seek growth, and challenge ourselves. Seeking growth in every aspect of our lives is the key to reaching our highest potential. "Life is about breaking our personal limits and outgrowing ourselves to live our best lives." -Anonymous Not only are they providing a stronger foundation for our lives, but they are also allowing us to learn about ourselves-our strengths, our weaknesses, our passions, our desires.ĭesigned by Sofi Dumont 4. I have learned over the years that every challenge, opportunity, and experience is truly bringing us closer to the life of our dreams. Sometimes the desire for "instant gratification" may push us away from recognizing the true progress we are making on our goals. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant." –Robert Louis Stevenson Moreover, it highlights the unique contribution that each single one of us has for the world and encourages us to take action to creating our own path.ĭesigned by Sofi Dumont 3. Hands down of my favorite quotes of all time! This quote encourages us to create our own reality and reminds us that we don't have to be doing what everyone else is doing. "Don't go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true.ĭesigned by Sofi Dumont 2. I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you I think about the years I spent just passing through Pointing me on my way into your loving arms Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to youĮvery long lost dream led me to where you are Hoping I would find true love along the broken road Even if you're not a country music fan, give it a shot. Here's the lyrics to God Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts.
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