Recently, we had the pleasure of seeing Disney’s movie “Up”.  I was deeply moved by it!  As a success coach, I tend to see lessons in many things; some average, some good and then some just seem to stay with me for a long time.  “Up” was one of those movies that really affected me.

One of the philosophies that is constantly running in the background of my life is, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey”; and this movie brings that lesson to the forefront like few I’ve ever seen!  It’s about never ending love, trust, devotion and friendship.  It’s also a great lesson for those of you out there who are looking for the end result.  Through the eyes of 79 year old recently widowed Carl Fredricksen, we are taken on a journey that seemingly has a definite end.  As the adventure unfolds, we see how the actual journey and the events thereof are the true essence of life.

It made me sad and it made me happy.  It also made me so grateful of who and what I have in my life every single day of my adventure.

Don’t chase the ending.  It will be here too soon for all of us.  Savor the adventure and all that it brings to us.  Savor the relationships and savor the lessons that we’ve learned and those we still have to learn!  Go see “Up” if you can still find it at the theater.  I’ll own a copy and watch it whenever I lose track of my adventure!