So many of the themes are those we have discussed here previously, but by far the one I identified with most was Jack's sense of purpose and "destiny," and how driven he was to fulfill it.
You knew I would be drawn to that, didn't you (that is, if you watch the show)? Part of Jack's real purpose was to let go of his need for purpose, but ultimately he fulfilled it anyway. I was REALLY struck by that "letting go" of course, but letting go no longer bothers me. I believe I may finally have done so for myself (mostly).
I will admit that I only really started watching it last season, simply because the few times I did, I was LOST too. Somewhere I watched an episode that made the mythology of the show very clear and I was struck by how semi-biblical it was, and at that point that I was hooked. I am also a huge fan of time travel/physics stuff, so when that figured into the mix I was engrossed.
What I loved most was how the writers drew all the characters so closely together in the end, and united them in love, so that their heaven involved each other. Free will vs. destiny was a huge theme. How does one's destiny figure in the decisions he makes? If he decides, is it really destiny? If it's really destiny does he really decide? The whole show was about how different decisions affect ultimate outcomes in these ways
Another really cool part of the finale was how they had to help one another "remember" the island and the remembering was called an awakening. Sort of like we help one another "remember" our God-orientation and image, and "awaken" to Him more fully, at which point we are in "heaven."
So many themes and avenues to explore, but only if you're up for it!
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“the few times I did, I was LOST too” I never made it passed this stage…and now after reading your post I’m sorry that I didn’t give it more of a chance!
Hey, congrats on the letting-go! That’s great news. Coincidentally [for those who believe in coincidences ;)] I was reading Matthew today and got happily hung up on verse 6:30. In my bible this verse is written: “If God so arrays the grass of the field…” The word that captured my attention: “arrays.” Such comfort in this! He’s active in shaping a destiny for us that He has already seen. Like you said elsewhere, Len, “second things first.” …gently course-correcting us along the way when we let His gift of free take us on a side trip. But if second things are first…whither the battle between free will and destiny??? …wow…it’s easy to get lost (pun intended) in this funhouse.
…and thus, trusting His plan, we let go.
BTW, POTA, it is a blessing being lost on the PTS island!
I just found you at Catholic Online--your article about healing which I found so well done. I've now signed on as a follower of your blog. Regarding LOST, I've seen every segment right from the beginning. When I saw the pilot I was convinced the characters were in a state of being that we call purgatory. And even though some of the cast strongly denied this during the years, I couldn't let go of the idea. The ending was so satisfying. Though if i were Buddhist, I would have thought they were in a Bardo.
Wow! I love the idea that they might have been in purgatory. Makes perfect sense.
I admit as soon as I saw the stained-glass window with the Jewish star, the Islamic star and sickle, the Christian Cross etc. in the background, I got a little irritated at the insistence of Hollywood and post-modernism on this forced "inclusion" and "tolerance" stuff (what's more inclusive than Catholicism?), but since there are bound to be people from all those religions in heaven, ultimately, I decided I wasn't going to make too much of it. I found the ending satisfying too. Especially since no other show would dare go where they went with the whole thing, right up to the end. It was fabulous!
Glad to have you Christin!
Dave, yes, this blog will certainly make one believe he is LOST, whether here or in purgatory (imagine my LIFE)! That's how I feel all the time, and I am always shocked that people would want to be LOST with me :-), although it certainly makes the journey less lonely, doesn't it?
Len, I also loved your "second things first" idea. Very cool. Still thinking about all that.
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