If you have a dream, protect it

Max 2022-04-21 09:01:06

The film "When Happiness Comes Knocking" is based on the true story of American millionaire Chris Gardner. It is a film that reflects both personal struggle and father-son family affection. It stars Will Smith, a famous movie star. The son in the film is performed by Will Smith's biological son, Jayden Smith, which is also a major highlight of the film.
The main plot of the film is: Chris Gardner has the latter happiness. Growing up as a single parent, he only met his biological father at the age of 28, so he wanted his son to live under his protection all the time. His dream is to become an investment expert. However, in the face of the hardships of life, his wife left him. Then, without rent, he began to live a homeless life with his son. On the one hand, he has to work hard to pass an unpaid 6-month internship; on the other hand, he has to sell medical equipment to make a living; on the other hand, he has to protect his son's young mind. When he gritted his teeth and persevered, he finally became a full-fledged economist, which was closer to his dream. At that moment, standing in the crowd, he was so excited that he didn't know how to express his inner feelings. He quickly ran to his son and hugged him. The tears in his eyes were tears of happiness at this moment. Although this was just a start for him, it was indeed a turning point in his life.
The process of getting happiness is so difficult, and it is precisely because of it that we cherish it. When he and his son were homeless at the station on Christmas Day, he used his humor to make his son have the best day of the year and then spend their longest night in the toilet embracing each other . When he said to his son on the court: "If you have a dream, please protect it." At that moment, he may not be able to hold on to his dream, but he encouraged his son to believe in his dream. His son is his biggest motivation, and his dreams keep him from falling apart.
There are many scenes in the film that make people
cry 4 months even if you are not sure if you will be hired


Had to voluntarily paint the wall because I couldn't pay the rent
Had to spend the night in the police station because I couldn't pay the car ticket
Had to get up and run back to work after being hit by a car and lost a shoe
Had to spend the night in the toilet with my son Chu Ke Qu
had to run after work just to get in line to get a chance to enter the shelter
...
After going through so many "haves",
Chris finally felt very happy when he got the job opportunity.
This film, no blood, no eroticism, no beautiful actors, no fancy editing, no wonderful soundtrack... But I think it is a rare good movie.
Most of the inspirational stories are probably in this pattern: embarrassing situation - hard struggle - endless bad luck - then a glimmer of opportunity - finally ushered in a dawn. We can't expect such a film to be out of the ordinary. When Chris said to his son on the court, "If you have a dream, protect it." His son was his biggest motivation, and the dream kept him from falling apart. I think that's what the movie is about.
In fact, we still have the qualifications to pursue happiness and the ability to obtain happiness is the happiest thing! God always arranges a door of happiness for us to knock on. The process of getting happiness is so hard, so we cherish it. Looking at Chris's eyes, what I feel is not the source of happiness, but the greatness of dreams. We should firmly believe that "as long as you work hard enough today, happiness will come tomorrow."
Although there are many injustices in the real society, we will also encounter many setbacks in life, and there will be many "haves". What we have to do is "if you have a dream, please protect it." Adhere to two Point principles: one is to be with the person you love; the other is to do what you love the most. Then happiness is not far away, it is actually created by us! I always remember this sentence: "Be grateful for everything that life has brought you, whether it's happiness or pain, it's the wealth that God bestows on you." Survival in difficult times can better highlight your value and be more able to Exercise your will, and you can feel the joy of happiness and success more when you find the light in the dark. Everyone's life is not smooth sailing, the important thing is to see your attitude towards life. This is the inspiration the film gave us.

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The Pursuit of Happyness quotes

  • Linda: [repeated line to Christopher Sr] Whatever, I don't care.

  • Christopher Gardner: The next day, after work, we just went to the beach. Far away from anything, everything. Just Christopher and me. Far away from busses and noise and a constant disappointment in my 10-gallon head... in myself. Because when I was young and I'd get an A on a history test or whatever... I'd get this good feeling about all the things I could be. And then I never became any of them.