In this issue, we open our doors to the Marvel cinematic universe (or multiverse, if you prefer).
Not all hero movies are worthy of a newsletter issue, but on the other hand, some have astonishing cinematography and brilliant scripts.
And WandaVision is no different.
The show follows Wanda Maximoff and Vision as they live an idyllic suburban life. As the series progresses, their reality, altered through Chaos Magic, moves through different sitcom and television motives.
It is in the episode before the series final when we understand that their reality is powered by Wanda’s grief for the loss of her brother and Vision.
“I've never experienced loss because I've never had a loved one to lose. But what is grief if not love persevering?” — Vision
Death is a natural part of our life. But life, beautiful in its essence, it’s unexpected, and death, sometimes, is unnatural.
In the summer I graduated high school, one of my best friends died in a car accident. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time when the driver lost control and the car rolled over, crashing him on the sidewalk.
This year, I lost a good friend and colleague to her battle with cancer. She was brave and won many fights, but in the end, she let go.
Death is everywhere. It’s not until we lose a friend or a loved one, that it’s truly affecting us. Perceiving grief as a continuation of our love or affection gives meaning to our suffering and, hopefully, makes the pain more bearable.
At the same time, it’s a reminder to cherish the moments we have together now because someday we might not be able to pick up the phone and call.
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Regards,
Alex from The Craftsman Mindset