Comments on: I Only Knew You Were Thirsty http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/ advice you can use to grow your small business Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:24 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-22450 Dawud Miracle Sun, 11 May 2008 11:38:28 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-22450 <strong>Ron,</strong> True. Wisdom takes many shapes, aid in may flavors. If only we'd ask more often. Ron,
True. Wisdom takes many shapes, aid in may flavors. If only we’d ask more often.

]]> By: Ron http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-22445 Ron Sun, 11 May 2008 09:37:47 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-22445 The "Fool" sees through the veneer of the kings stature, for example, riches, power, etc... (tear time), "he only sees a man alone and in pain", humanity at it's most basic level. Notice how our insight are so individualistic, we all carry the pain and we all would love to be saved by someone with true empathy. The “Fool” sees through the veneer of the kings stature, for example, riches, power, etc… (tear time), “he only sees a man alone and in pain”, humanity at it’s most basic level. Notice how our insight are so individualistic, we all carry the pain and we all would love to be saved by someone with true empathy.

]]> By: Ginger http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-19991 Ginger Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:54:40 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-19991 The Fisher King has always been, and will always be, my favourite movie. It is the only truly perfect movie I've ever seen. The acting is phenomenal, the cinematography is beautiful, the story is incredible. It is about so many things, yet never gets confused by its messages or mired within a single theme. TFK is inspiring and extremely moving. Williams, Bridges, Plummer, and particularly Rheul are wonderfully cast and give performances that are rarely seen in contemporary film. And of course, Gilliam is an incredible director. A classic film that everyone should see. The Fisher King has always been, and will always be, my favourite movie. It is the only truly perfect movie I’ve ever seen. The acting is phenomenal, the cinematography is beautiful, the story is incredible. It is about so many things, yet never gets confused by its messages or mired within a single theme. TFK is inspiring and extremely moving. Williams, Bridges, Plummer, and particularly Rheul are wonderfully cast and give performances that are rarely seen in contemporary film. And of course, Gilliam is an incredible director. A classic film that everyone should see.

]]> By: Speedlinks 5-27-07 : A Politically Incorrect Entrepreneur http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4597 Speedlinks 5-27-07 : A Politically Incorrect Entrepreneur Sun, 27 May 2007 12:50:38 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4597 [...] Dawud hits another out of the park with the story of the Fisher King. If you do not tear up just a little bit, I worry about you. I probably would have all out wept if I were not such a manly bastard. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] [...] Dawud hits another out of the park with the story of the Fisher King. If you do not tear up just a little bit, I worry about you. I probably would have all out wept if I were not such a manly bastard. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4462 Dawud Miracle Wed, 23 May 2007 03:52:11 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4462 <strong>thepaperbull,</strong> I fully understand. I feel the same way at times. thepaperbull,

I fully understand. I feel the same way at times.

]]> By: thepaperbull http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4458 thepaperbull Wed, 23 May 2007 02:44:16 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4458 Dawud The imagery is pretty intense but I admit I am very senstive to a lot of visual elements. Still is a fantastic movie and Robin is masterful. Dawud
The imagery is pretty intense but I admit I am very senstive to a lot of visual elements. Still is a fantastic movie and Robin is masterful.

]]> By: Would You Rather Be A King Or A Fool? - Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com - (formerly Healthy WebDesign) http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4454 Would You Rather Be A King Or A Fool? - Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com - (formerly Healthy WebDesign) Tue, 22 May 2007 15:12:39 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4454 [...] Yesterday I posted a video and wrote a bit about The Story of the Fisher King - a story about a boy who is wounded by his grand desires and how that boy, as a man, is healed of his pain not by doctors or great healers, but by a simple-minded fool… (The story) begins with the Fisher King as a boy - who had to spend a night alone in the forest so that he could become king. While he was alone in the forest, he’s visited by a sacred vision. Out of the fire appeared the Holy Grail; the symbol of God’s divine grace. And a voice spoke to the boy, saying, “You shall be the keeper of the Grail, that it may heal the hearts of men.” But the boy was blinded by greater visions; by a life filled with power and glory and beauty….. And in this state of radical amazement, he felt for a brief moment not like a boy, but invincible, like God. [...] [...] Yesterday I posted a video and wrote a bit about The Story of the Fisher King – a story about a boy who is wounded by his grand desires and how that boy, as a man, is healed of his pain not by doctors or great healers, but by a simple-minded fool… (The story) begins with the Fisher King as a boy – who had to spend a night alone in the forest so that he could become king. While he was alone in the forest, he’s visited by a sacred vision. Out of the fire appeared the Holy Grail; the symbol of God’s divine grace. And a voice spoke to the boy, saying, “You shall be the keeper of the Grail, that it may heal the hearts of men.” But the boy was blinded by greater visions; by a life filled with power and glory and beauty….. And in this state of radical amazement, he felt for a brief moment not like a boy, but invincible, like God. [...]

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4453 Dawud Miracle Tue, 22 May 2007 14:06:57 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4453 <strong>Valeria,</strong> Yeah, I can see what you're saying. And it makes me think. The King was weakened in his position. He was exhausted and deeply troubled. He been offered this great responsibility to <em>heal the hearts of men. </em>Yet his ego stood in the way of his service. This led to his wound. Yet the fool, being simple and without grand ideas could carry the responsibility of the Grail. He, in turn, heals the heart of the King. <em>It's really a facinating story. </em> Valeria,

Yeah, I can see what you’re saying. And it makes me think. The King was weakened in his position. He was exhausted and deeply troubled. He been offered this great responsibility to heal the hearts of men. Yet his ego stood in the way of his service. This led to his wound.

Yet the fool, being simple and without grand ideas could carry the responsibility of the Grail. He, in turn, heals the heart of the King.

It’s really a facinating story.

]]> By: Valeria Maltoni http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4452 Valeria Maltoni Tue, 22 May 2007 13:54:46 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4452 Hmmm... I see that scene as the moment of realization that what we have is best for us at all times. Another way of looking at it is wanting what we have vs. what we think we miss, etc. As for the fool, he was allowed to give counsel (provide water) for two reasons: * the King was ready to listen -- he was thirsty * the fool was ready to talk and not worry about the consequences (that's why they called him fool) -- he gives the King water Hmmm… I see that scene as the moment of realization that what we have is best for us at all times. Another way of looking at it is wanting what we have vs. what we think we miss, etc.

As for the fool, he was allowed to give counsel (provide water) for two reasons:

* the King was ready to listen — he was thirsty

* the fool was ready to talk and not worry about the consequences (that’s why they called him fool) — he gives the King water

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4448 Dawud Miracle Tue, 22 May 2007 09:30:53 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4448 <strong>Shane,</strong> Oh yeah. I'd forgotten about that one. You know I'll have to do a post on that scene sometime, don't you. Thanks for the idea. Shane,

Oh yeah. I’d forgotten about that one. You know I’ll have to do a post on that scene sometime, don’t you. Thanks for the idea.

]]> By: Shane http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4445 Shane Tue, 22 May 2007 05:11:11 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4445 That's a great movie. Robin Williams has gotten some great monologues in movies. The one he has in Good Will Hunting where he's talking to Matt Damon about really experiencing life as opposed to reading about it is really good also. That’s a great movie.

Robin Williams has gotten some great monologues in movies. The one he has in Good Will Hunting where he’s talking to Matt Damon about really experiencing life as opposed to reading about it is really good also.

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4444 Dawud Miracle Tue, 22 May 2007 00:51:44 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4444 <strong>thepaperbull,</strong> Unsettling? How? thepaperbull,

Unsettling? How?

]]> By: thepaperbull http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/comment-page-1/#comment-4440 thepaperbull Tue, 22 May 2007 00:10:12 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/conversation/i-only-knew-you-were-thirsty/#comment-4440 Fisher King is a standout movie for me as well. There's a handful of movies that I've found extremley moving and profound; but at the same time they've been pretty unsettling to watch. This is one of them. Fisher King is a standout movie for me as well.

There’s a handful of movies that I’ve found extremley moving and profound; but at the same time they’ve been pretty unsettling to watch. This is one of them.

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