And so it was that Mr Pete excitedly shared a REELS with us… and WE had a deja vu moment.
What he discovered, we’d been “on about” (TWICE !!) here at Jedemi.
Please enjoy his “WowMe” take on Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days” —The Gang
Let us begin, shall we ??
ZEN and The Art of “Self” Maintenance…
My Soul, for a while, seemed to have been lost in a deep endless brain fog. It had been seeking a SENSE of Rapture but found itself drowning in a dirty soup of Anger & Disillusionment, while flirting with the Madness of the Maudlin**.
I didn’t need a Savior or a Sacrifice.
I needed a sense of Awareness,
A change of Attitude
A desire to make an Adjustment.
I often woke up in the morning and just thought “WTF” ??
Mr Pete…
To save my mind from the bitter rages of blistering madness I sought refuge in Music and Film Media —Works of Art that observe life in all its glory and sadness.
** According to AI: AI Overview
“Maudlin” describes tearfully, weakly, or foolishly emotional behavior, often tied to excessive sentimentality or drunkenness. It stems from historical portrayals of Mary Magdalene, which evolved from “sacred sorrow” into a term for mawkish, exaggerated emotional expression…
Indeed !!
Recently, during one of my late-night rendezvous in the META world of Facebook Reels I became across a trailer for film from one of my favorite directors, WIM WENDERS ( Paris Texas, Wings of Desire, Until the End of the World, and MORE!).
“Perfect Days” is a 2023 film which I was able to stream on HULU.
[PERFECT DAYS – Official Trailer]
Like the song in the Trailer, “Perfect Day” performed by Lou Reed:
Finding the Beauty in all things Seen and Unseen.
Peace of Mind brings Peace to the Heart…
Perfect Day – BBC promotion (With Artist’s names)
4-min clip
Shared Experiences of LIFE itself,
Brings A Special Peace to the Soul…
Moving meditation…
A Reminder…
“Appreciate Life as it Comes”
“Finding JOY and Total Satisfaction in the Present Moment”
And when you block yourself some “ponder-time” you might want to check this out:
Perfect Days: The Power of No Mind
16-min clip
That’s a Wrap !!
It’s a good “PENCILS DOWN” spot.
Please take your time with these LINKS & CLIPS. Watch the film. Circle back. Watch the film again (RINSE REPEAT).
P.S. This 5-min interview is fantastic!!
PERFECT DAYS Writer/Director/Producer Wim Wenders in Conversation
American Film Institute
About the Music…
Late in the AFI clip above is a section about the songs. You can jump to it here.
Wow! Right??
Now for your listening pleasure…
Spotify Edition…
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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-The Gang & RC
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