Ole' to Nacho Libre!!

(Go and see the film!)

My family and I saw the movie over the holiday and loved it. In fact, my boys have now seen it twice. I think it's fair to say that Jack Black is the next John Belushi, Chris Farley, or John Candy. The way he animates his face and plays up the uninhibited character we've grown to love, has caused a lot of us to take notice of Jack and the movies he's in.

The thing I liked most about Nacho Libre was how it ties in with the "Ugly Duckling" theme I've tried to convey in my book - how we all have an inner calling buried within to "be" or to "do" something, but those around us have told us it's impossible (or worse yet, wrong). Thus, we have held back from pursuing our deepest, most heartfelt desires, represessed them and kept them in an internal jail. You may not wish to one day wear light blue tights and fight as a luchador, but my bet is that there is something inside of you longing to be freed. No matter how long you try to repress the call - for Nacho it began in childhood - the inner gnawing continues until you pursue it. Not only will it never go away, not following it might even cause other misfortunes to befall you - I'll let you watch the movie to see what happens to Jack.

Is following after your inner calling easy? Nacho shows you that it's not. There are consequences to going against the status quo. But Nacho will also show you how following after your passion lifts you up, gives you strength, and adds courage to your fight. These gifts carry you through the rough spots and spur you on to complete your path.

When I see Nacho prancing around the ring (literally), I laugh, but I know that he is in his element. Moreover, I know that Jack Black is in his, as it takes an actor who is passionate about what he is doing to give himself over fully to the character and script for the sake of the film and those of us in the audience. Yes, he receives a monetary reward, but there is an inner reward as well, of that I am sure.

Go and see Nacho Libre and enjoy a few laughs. Laughter is good for the soul. Then take home the message of the movie - answer the knock of your inner calling. While you may find some pitfalls along the way - Nacho finds himself on the face of a sheer cliff - you will also find the doors of opportunity as the universe opens the gates to what you were called to do.

If you need a little help along the way, check out my book, Transformational Healing: Five Surprisingly Simple Keys Designed to Redirect Your Life Toward Wellness, Purpose, and Prosperity (there are excerpts on my website http://www.icantransform.com ). Then write me and let me know what you've accomplished. Tell me your dream and the steps you are taking to get there.