“Life is a Mystery to Be Lived, Not a Problem to Be Solved” — Søren Kierkegaard
Welcome to another Mr Pete Wow-Me — a continuation as Mr Pete had lots to say about mysteries and especially ones where Sheep are the lead investigators. Did you see his “MUST SEE” yet? Please read on! —the editor
A WowMe Story My Mother Would’ve LOVED (Part 2)…
Just to reCap, in The Sheep Detectives, Hugh Jackson plays GEORGE a simple, hard working Man who loves his flock and they love him.
…If there’s one secret to happiness in my life, it’s taking care of the kindest creatures on earth: sheep! I want you to meet my flock. I keep them well-fed, well-groomed, and each day I read out loud to them: mysteries, whodunnits. I like to pretend that they follow along, but they’re only sheep. —GEORGE
First “spoiler” : The Sheep DO understand George & They DO engage among themselves
Process of Analytical Thinking…
Analytical thinking is a systematic, methodical approach to breaking down complex problems or information into smaller, manageable parts so you can understand them, identify patterns, and arrive at logical, evidence-based conclusions* [H/T GOOGLE]
Analytical thinking is most definitely woven into this movie, as practiced by… Sheep LILY and Sheep MOPPLE…
EARLY one morning LILY (AKA the smart one) and MOPPLE (AKA the wise one) discover GEORGE outside of his trailer, Apparently DEAD**
** The sheep have no concept of death outside of the Mystery stories GEORGE has read them (SHEEP believe that it’s their time to “PASS” they just go out to the pasture then the become a cloud in the sky).
We watch as Smart Sheep Lily leverages her Analytical Thinking skills to figure out WHO murdered GEORGE. WE (the Sheep) shall solve the crime!
Worth noting… Apparently, SHEEP have the ability to forget/erase any memory that they find painful, simply by counting to three and wishing it away.
Wise Sheep MOPPLE, however lacks this 1-2-3 ability (which makes him the WISE one). As the “storer /retainer of information,” his talents are especially helpful to “Detective LILY”.
And They’re Off to …
Leaving the safety and security of their meadow, they venture out to seek clues.
[Yes… the “fish out of water” motif is now in play]
LILY and MOPPLE are joined by an Elder Sheep, SEBASTIAN (the Elder/WinterSheep) who has “out-of-meadow” experience, apparently.
Hard Stop…
Case in point… When these detectives encounter a Road , LILY and MOPPLE come to a HARD STOP, whereas SEBASTIAN crosses easily.
…They first must conquer their FEAR of the UNKNOWN…
Courage you say?
Got Courage…?
Ding! Yes as that element is woven into this journey.
Another Spoiler – Watch for it…
A funny beautiful sight gag moves the plot along as a chicken passes the two frozen in fear sheep and struts across the road (as in the joke why did the chicken…?)
That’s a Wrap!
Time to close this two-parter with clips and lyrics (lyrics & clips) and counsel:
Please embrace their JOURNEY — become one with these SHEEP as they conquer their fears on the way to solving this “MYSTERY.” That’s where the fun is!
LIFE is indeed a MYSTERY
It needs to be truly LIVED and fully EXPERIENCED
Not just READ about in Books
PAIN and SUFFERING, JOY and Glory
These Moments that we shared within the our TRIBE/FLOCK
Give us our HUMANITY and bring us closer to Nature and GOD.
Ponder that!!
The true challenge of this kind of solve along genre, has to do with encouraging participation without laying out “all the cards” so to speak.
[Note: If you Google, you’ll find both Agatha Christie and Ellery Queen are referenced.
Now please WATCH** and hit me up with your thoughts.
It can be found in theaters!
Enchanted Jukebox…
The Proclaimers – “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
When I wake up, well, I know I’m gonna be
I’m gonna be the man who wakes up next to you
When I go out, yeah, I know I’m gonna be
I’m gonna be the man who goes along with you
If I get drunk, well, I know I’m gonna be
I’m gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
And if I haver, hey, I know I’m gonna be
I’m gonna be the man who’s havering to you
But I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
When I’m working, yes, I know I’m gonna be
I’m gonna be the man who’s working hard for you…
Bonus Video!
This one is longer…
Fun, right??
About Mr Pete
A music aficionado, Mr. Pete’s mind and ears have no horizons. He has the uncanny ability to suss out the right song for the right time — a skill that is truly amazing. The Gang here at Jedemi enjoys his contributions.
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