Shenivel E.

Bante BSED 1B

The movie entitled October Baby made me realize quite a lot of things. First of all, it may
not have the best cinematography, but it has one of the best moral lessons we could acquire in
watching a film. I’ve realized that we, as an individual, tend to be very impulsive with what we
think is the best for us. Just like how the character of Hannah quickly judged her adoptive
parents and quickly made up her mind to pursue her trip; not that I am judging her decisions,
mind you, and I do know that we think irrationally when we are hurt, upset or lost, but I think it
would have been a lot easier for her and her adoptive parents if they just talked thoroughly. It is
one of the things my mom would always do when she feels like we are upset or mad at them,
they gather us maybe at the couch or at their bedroom in which they listen to us releasing our
frustrations and they would let us realize about their decisions or their side–you know,
communicate.

One of the moral lessons of this movie is forgiveness. It is very hard to give forgiveness
to someone who hurt you badly. But I always keep in mind that, if God can forgive, why can’t I?
If in His eyes I am forgivable, why do I refuse giving forgiveness? My mom once told me, and I
remembered laughing because it was rhyme and sounded like a poem but she said that:
“Forgiveness is such a powerful blessing God gave you. It is for free, and it is for everybody.
Learn to forgive as it will set your burdens free.” With the wisdom my mom gave me and the
words of God that awakened me, I became who God wanted us to be; and it is to be able to
love, care and forgive our own brothers and sisters.