Nuts in May

One of my favourite Mike Leigh films, apart from 'Bleak Moments' is this one, called 'Nuts in May'

It's pure tortured genius. This is a great clip. It's a great illustration of how some people impress their "interests" on others. They simply do not register if they happen to be 'ram-raiding' another's personal boundaries. 

I believe there are many sociopaths out there, with "good intentions". However, in not adopting their current views on life, they will pummel you until you "Agree". Mutual respect and allowing people to exercise their God given (!) free will means that people, in all conscience, truly make decisions. This builds a healthy sense of personal responsibility, something that goes out of the window if they are being controlled. 

Our opinions change will revelation and instruction... we need to allow for this for ourselves and in others. Last year, I was right!!!, this year, oh, I've have an epiphany and I was wrong about that... (but last year "I was right" and I bloody let you all know it) We need to stay teachable... humility requires it! The only things in all creation that are reliable and true forever are The Lord and His word. 

Mike Leigh's films, tend to distill the awkwardness of when people (with their backstories) are thrown together. Navigating relationship with love, respect and balanced assertiveness is a process we should never hide from.