If we are in this world covered by the internet, without the pranks of hackers, and I see the news reported as true, then the biggest event today is that President Trump was assassinated. I saw a video and photos about this, looking at his bleeding ear and the bloodstains on his cheek, I can only silently wish him all the best!
In the video, he is escorted back to the bulletproof car by bodyguards, raising his arms and seemingly shouting the word "Fighting." On one hand, I am moved by his indomitable spirit, and on the other hand, I sigh at the various opposing thoughts behind that word.
In this impermanent world, everyone will face challenges and difficulties, whether it is political turmoil, social unrest, work troubles, or family discord, all of which can cast shadows in our hearts. If we are constrained by them, one possible outcome is a stress response, a state of "Fighting," which negatively impacts those around us and the environment, leading to a larger shadow area. This is part of the reason why the collective can fall into an unconscious state.
I am increasingly aware of these chaotic dark sides in my subconscious, but I will not yield. I know I need to awaken the power of love and light within to illuminate the path ahead, while also learning how to transform those negative parts.
Today I watched a Spanish psychological thriller released in 2022, "The Typo of God" (original title: Los renglones torcidos de Dios), a Spanish film starring Bárbara Lennie, which premiered in Spain on October 6, 2022. The film tells the story of a female private detective, Alicia Gould, who disguises herself as a paranoid patient to investigate a bizarre death case involving staff at a mental hospital, only to be mistaken for a real mental patient and subjected to various "over-treatments," while trying to prove she is not a mental patient.
In the hospital, Alicia establishes relationships with two important medical staff members and several mental patients, proving that she is there as a detective to investigate the case. As the plot develops, new clues gradually emerge. Alicia suffers from her husband's infidelity, leading to mental issues, and she contemplates using chemical poison to kill her husband, only to be "counter-killed" by him. He uses the father of a deceased mental patient in this case to lure her into fabricating evidence to prove she is a mental patient, with the intention of seizing her vast fortune.
Just when I thought the truth was like this, the final outcome seems to be that all of this was a trap set by the highly intelligent Alicia, who deceived the mental hospital's review committee and regained her freedom.
This film seems to have no intention of providing a definitive truth. Alicia's experiences in the mental hospital, along with her interactions with the two doctors who choose to believe her and several mental patients, reveal the sincere and beautiful aspects that exist between people. Of course, the dark sides also exist; Alicia almost gets assaulted by a dwarf mental patient during the investigation, and her relationship with her husband also has its dark aspects, showing us the complexity of human nature. If we do not illuminate our interactions with love and light, we can only confine ourselves, like prisoners in a mental hospital.
Whether it is the assassination of Trump or Alicia's mysterious story in the mental hospital, both demonstrate the courage needed to face sudden challenges. President Trump, after the assassination attempt, still raises his arms and shouts, showing an indomitable spirit; Alicia, despite facing numerous difficulties in the mental hospital, persists in seeking the truth.
In both situations, inner strength is the key to overcoming difficulties. The assassination of Trump may provoke profound reflections on the fragility of life and personal power; Alicia's story directly explores how to find strength on a spiritual level while collaborating with others to face difficulties and challenges. In "The Typo of God," Alicia's interactions with the people in the hospital showcase the genuine emotions and mutual support between individuals in times of crisis.
The assassination of Trump may trigger social divisions and conflicts of different thoughts, just as Alicia faces complex interpersonal relationships and inner struggles in the film. Both reflect how individuals seek balance and self-identity amidst social turmoil and personal difficulties.
In the case of Trump's assassination, the truth may be obscured by various information and speculation; while in "The Typo of God," the boundary between truth and illusion is blurred, with both the audience and characters trying to unveil the layers of fog. This pursuit of truth and questioning of illusion is a common theme in both situations.
The assassination of President Trump may prompt society to reflect on how to better face differing viewpoints from various political parties, not through binary thinking that creates opposition, while also protecting leaders and responding to emergencies; Alicia's story encourages individuals to engage in self-reflection, considering how to grow and heal on a spiritual and emotional level.
Although there seems to be no commonality between the real assassination event and the film I watched today, can we connect the event of President Trump's assassination with the story in "The Typo of God," showcasing the inner connection of humanity in facing challenges, seeking truth, and calling for love and light? This connection not only deepens our understanding of the film but also provides us with a perspective to think about similar events in the real world.
This will help us delve into the essence of human existence while truly building a harmonious yet diverse human community to face the increasingly high-dimensional cognitive era that is approaching.