It’s A Wonderful Life

I watched the classic Christmas movie It’s A Wonderful Life this weekend.  This was the first time that I had seen the entire movie.  What a wonderful story!   

Set in upstate New York during the first half of the 20th century, It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of a young man who wanted to travel, have adventures, go to college, and be an architect in a big city. But George Bailey’s responsibilities to his family and to his community kept him from leaving the small town where he grew up. He held down a responsible job, worked hard, treated people decently, and helped out whenever he could.

One tumultuous Christmas Eve, Bailey is shown how much he has meant to those around him and that happiness can be found in family, friends and fulfilling responsibility, right in your own home town.

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There are some valuable life lessons in this movie.  Here are a few that I noticed:

• Life doesn’t always turn out the way that we expect.
• Never underestimate the impact that your life can have on others.
• Count your blessings, don’t take them for granted.
• Don’t let your problems overshadow the things that really matter. 
• Appreciate your family and friends.
• Life is a very special gift.

What life lessons do you see in this movie?