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by Jane Stahl
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! In this week's "B Inspired" episode, I share my favorite Christmas specials: Albert Brooks’ movie Defending Your Life and Shakespeare’s King Lear. Both begin with the ultimate life challenges--death and/or grief and suffering--yet end with love
Defending Your Life delivers a meaningful message wrapped in a delightful comedy. King Lear, on the other hand, is Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy that addresses major life issues that test resolve, faith, and resilience. In both, love is the answer and, as Christmas specials, remind us of the "reason for the season."
I do hope you treat yourselves to watching Defending Your Life. And if, at any time, you’d be interested in studying King Lear with me, I’d love to resurrect my notes to share the Bard’s greatest play with you.
In the meantime, enjoy this magical season!
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