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My Dear Subscribers, Followers and anyone reading this, hope to find you safe and well. It’s quite a work to keep up for me these days. I haven’t been able to post any article this week as I got caught up in some important work. But, I shall be back in business by the next week probably Wednesday. We shall finish the yoga for chakra balancing series and keep working ahead. Today, I am writing this article just for some change. I have something valuable to share with you.

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I happened to watch this movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this week. And it might not be that related to the topic of spirituality, but there are some very basic lessons we can learn from the little kid Charlie and this amazing movie.

Here are the lessons I learnt:

• Gratitude, Gratitude and Gratitude: Yes, it’s absolutely fine to desire to have more, especially if it’s something you have a strong burning desire for. But should you not forget everything you already have! Charlie was happy, you can just tell from his expressions and behavior. He would get a chocolate every year on his birthday and he shared it equally with all his family members: his paternal and maternal grandparents and his parents. Gratitude helps you stay humble and grounded. A plus point? Having a heartfelt gratitude is one of the major keys to manifest even more ;). Because the Universe sends you more of what you choose to feel and think. So count on it!
• Nothing happens by luck, it’s all what you create, consciously and unconsciously: Charlie’s parents brought him a Wonka bar for his birthday, but he did not find the golden ticket in it. Later, grandpa Joe gives his saved up ten cents to Charlie to give it just one more chance, but still doesn’t work. Later, he happens to find money under a snow heap. And he runs straight to a shop and when he buys a Wonka bar, he founds a golden ticket in it! Charlie had a deep desire to visit the factory but he wasn’t desperate. That’s when he happened to stumble upon the money on his way back home, isn’t it? He created his reality unconsciously. If you believe enough that it’s coming and are okay with not having it, be assured it’s already on your way!
• The best things are worth waiting for and it’s not a restricting phrase, rather a liberating one! & Honesty is the best policy: No these are not some fancy phrases I am using just for the sake of this article. Unlike the other four spoiled kids, Charlie is patient. While the other kids keep getting distracted in their wants and greed (no wonder their parents are responsible), he rather enjoys the tour around the factory. He shows keen interest in Willy’s inventions and rooms in his Chocolate Factory and enjoys his journey. His patience, humbleness and honesty rewards him handsomely towards the end. Even after Wonka dismisses Charlie, Charlie still returns the Everlasting Gobstopper. Two wrongs have not and will never make a right.
• NEVER stop dreaming and don’t be afraid to dream Big: Dream, Dream and DREAM some more! : Sky’s the limit. For some, it’s beyond that. But why does it look like some people effortlessly achieve even the craziest dreams? Because they dare, they dare to dream the seemingly impossible for the average people. They dare to dream the craziest things. That’s what sets things in motions. But do they just keep dreaming? No, they take inspired actions. Every little action forms steps, one at a time. It isn’t as smooth as it seems, but those who dare to dream, dare to make it work. Fortune favors the Brave ;)
• Home is not where you live. It’s the people you live with. It’s the love of the family and their support.
• Lastly, not just us but this movie has some really big lessons for parents too. Since I don’t qualify to teach parents how to bring up their children, there are some things I did learn “What not to do as a parent” and I had a good discussion about my thoughts with my parents as well. Sure, for parents their children are their pride, valuable more than their lives. But children learn from their parents. Spoiling your kids with love is fine within boundaries. Veruca, Augustus, Violet and Mike, are the perfect examples those rich (may not be rich as well in reality) spoiled kids. I am sure you must have met not only kids but even adults like them. Kids are like mirror. They reflect back everything you shine upon them. Kids will ask for a lot of things they are pleased by. However, it’s not an option to give in to every demand your kid makes. Teaching kids to be humble with their achievements and blessings they have is of utmost importance. Not only will this teach them stay grounded, but also help them practice compassion towards others and encourage others as well. Healthy eating habits are a must for everyone, not just your kids. Not everything can be put in words and this movie does the work effortlessly.
• Don’t be an Oompa Loompa: Oompa Loompas are miniature characters Willy brought back from Loompaland, working in the chocolate factory. None of them have any names and importance, even when they are the ones that keep the factory functional and aid all the characters in their journey through the factory ,underestimated and less valued. If you feel like one of them, it’s time you move on.

Augustus Gloop: A plump little boy with pride for nothing. Always hungry and wanting to stuff himself with chocolates. There’s nothing much wrong with him (if we look at the other characters) but, this little boy comes out to be very arrogant and greedy. To satisfy his greed for chocolate he starts drinking from the chocolate river contaminating it for the others. Not only is his behavior a huge concern, so is his health. His parents indulge him in over-eating and everything he does, rather than diverting him towards healthy eating amount. Mrs. Gloop rather seems to be proud of her son’s unhealthy and never ending appetite, which is very discomforting and highly questionable. Keep everything in moderation.

Veruca Salt: The want-it-all spoiled little brat. No offense but that’s a perfect word for these top four characters in this list. She demands anything she lays her eyes on and feels like she wants it. Her parents are such wonderful characters to give in to ANY demand their daughter makes. She throws tantrums until her demands are met. If you think this was it, you are wrong. Mr. Salt goes out of his way to find the golden ticket for his daughter. He owns a nut factory where they shell the nuts. When Veruca whims for the ticket, Mr. Salt, replaces all the nuts with Wonka bars until they find the ticket. He displays the belief that money can buy you everything, including happiness for his daughter. Money CAN’T ALWAYS buy you everything.

Violet Beauregarde: Violet is an avid gum chewer. But her attempt to beat the gum chewing record completely consumes her. This lands her in trouble in the factory when Mr. Wonka shows them a mutli-flavored Supposed-to-be meal chewing gum, which is still under experimentation. Violet turns into a huge blueberry upon chewing the gum, despite repeated warnings by Willy Wonka. Her mother is a weak and am effectual person. He just lets her daughter get away with talking back to her and insulting her. Not everything is about you and do not make it so.

Mike Teavee: A boy who lives only for the television. The more guns and violence the games have, the happier and more involved Mike is. Mike is slightly more complex than the other kids. He is smarter. At the factory he seems to be the only one completely understanding the working of the chocolate television. Tempted by the working of the invention, Mike rudely dismisses Willy Wonka and follows his mind’s notorious compulsions. This results in him shrinking to a few inches. Mike ends up with twice the height his original and almost a flat body after being stretched on the toffee stretcher. His parents let their son to be parented and controlled by the television. Put off your TV and devices and LIVE.

Charlie Bucket: The ball of sunshine in the cold. He is such a lovely kid. Respectful, Considerate, Unassuming and a Happy-to-go kid towards everyone. His innocence and honesty leaves you speechless. Charlie has several reasons to complain, yet you will never see him complaining. He loves to spend time with his bed-ridden grandparents. You can see his burning desire for visiting the Chocolate factory in the scene where his father gives him a few toothpaste tube caps, which Charlie has used to replicate the chocolate factory model. When all the kids were busy getting caught up in their greed Charlie was the only one enjoying every single stop of their ride throughout the factory. He was the perfect heir Willy Wonka was looking for his factory.

Willy Wonka: A quirky, eccentric, happy, charismatic character. Willy is awe and admiration inspiring character. Despite of his admiration for children, he maintains a dark character throughout the narration, except towards the end where he seems to have changed a bit. He often comes out as a highly mysterious person. He seems to dread adults, feeling that they always try to limit your imagination and hinder your functioning, especially based on his relationship with his father. Unwilling to accept others’ flaws and wanting others to work the way he wants, Willy is quite narcissistic and judgemental. Despite all the shortcomings, Willy is very youthful and exuberant. What else do you expect? You have Johnny Depp playing the character of Willy Wonka. His expressions and the way he carries himself through the character, has me fallen for Willy Wonka after Charlie Bucket. We all know Steve Jobs and Elon Musk for their insane ideas that they have brought to life and here I am being driven by a fictional character that might not have existed till now, at least to my best knowledge.

You are bound to love this movie, whether you’re a kid, a teenager or an adult or even a senior citizen. Not just because it’s chocolate centric and focuses on the every single child’s dream of a chocolate factory, but for the set up of the movie. The characters are very indulging and relatable. No one but the parents are responsible for the way their children act. Rest assured, this movie is bound to change your perspective towards families (as applies 😅). This movie has made my dreams alive once again and I kid you not.

You can expect such random articles from me. Because I like it uncertain. And the most beautiful thing about our life is it is uncertain. Anyone like me there? Leave a comment down, let’s celebrate this randomness!

Randomness is the Beauty.