01-17-2015, 09:44 AM
Enlightened
Just finished the first season of this. The title, of course, is ironic, and the lead character is not truly enlightened.
It begins with her having a mental breakdown over an incident that she couldn't accept; and she spends some time at a retreat in Hawaii, where she can do some healing. There, she is introduced to many of the surface notions of spirituality - like meditation, creative visualisation, and following your inner voice. Then the series creates the drama of her life as she tries to change things to the way she would like them.
Tonally, the show is a little mixed. It pokes fun at the failures and the wishful thinking that often permeates this introductory level of spirituality; but it also acknowledges the positive intent driving such behaviour. That said, the lead character is essentially very self-centred, and that's why attempts at service and change fall flat; it's not coming from the heart, and it's not informed by a deeper wisdom.
Actually a really easy watch, it's cast well.
Just finished the first season of this. The title, of course, is ironic, and the lead character is not truly enlightened.
It begins with her having a mental breakdown over an incident that she couldn't accept; and she spends some time at a retreat in Hawaii, where she can do some healing. There, she is introduced to many of the surface notions of spirituality - like meditation, creative visualisation, and following your inner voice. Then the series creates the drama of her life as she tries to change things to the way she would like them.
Tonally, the show is a little mixed. It pokes fun at the failures and the wishful thinking that often permeates this introductory level of spirituality; but it also acknowledges the positive intent driving such behaviour. That said, the lead character is essentially very self-centred, and that's why attempts at service and change fall flat; it's not coming from the heart, and it's not informed by a deeper wisdom.
Actually a really easy watch, it's cast well.
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