Mia: It’s pretty strange that we keep running into each other.
Sebastian: Maybe it means something.
Mia: I doubt it.
Sebastian: Yeah, I didn’t think so.
So, the other night, I rewatched one of my all-time favourite movies, La La Land. Let me tell you, it was even better than I remembered!
Now, I know what you’re thinking, “But I’m not a fan of musicals.” Trust me, I get it. But this movie is different. The colours, the mood, the cinematography… it’s all just so visually stunning!
But let’s get to the real reason I’m here: the ending. Spoiler alert!
As I’ve grown older and (hopefully) a bit wiser, I’ve come to appreciate the ending even more. It’s the perfect conclusion to an already perfect film.
It’s so refreshing to see a film that doesn’t give in to the typical cliché of a “happily ever after” ending. This is real life, baby! Instead, it portrayed the reality of life, where things don’t always go as planned.
It got me thinking about soulmates and how movies and books have ingrained in us the belief that there is one perfect person out there who is meant to be our other half. We’ve been conditioned to expect a storybook romance where our prince charming comes riding in on a white horse, and we live happily ever after. But the truth is, that’s just not how life works.
In the movie, they both share a common dream – to make it big in their respective careers. Seb is a struggling jazz pianist, while Mia is an aspiring actress looking for her big break. They both help each other realize their dreams, even if it means making sacrifices.
Seb knew Mia’s dreams would take her to Paris, and he didn’t want to hold her back. Similarly, if Seb had gone with Mia, he would have never been able to open his own jazz club.
It’s bittersweet, but they both fulfilled their dreams in the end.
Sometimes, the person who helps you realize your dreams isn’t always the one you end up with, and that’s okay.
In the end, Mia and Seb nod at each other and smile, knowing they will always have a special place in each other’s hearts.
The story of Mia and Seb teaches us that sometimes, love is not just about being together forever. Some people are not meant to be in our life forever.
We think our soulmate is the one who makes our heart skip a beat or sweeps us off our feet.
Instead, it could be the person who’s there for us who we feel the most calm with. It could be the person whose shoulder we are leaning on when we’re at our lowest. It could be the one wiping away our tears and holding us close until the sadness fades away.
They push us to be the best version of ourselves. They may not be our forever, but they significantly impact our lives.
When we think soulmate we automatically assume forever. But what if you don’t end up with someone you thought was your soulmate?
Does that mean your love wasn’t true or strong enough? Absolutely not.
It just means that not everyone is going to be your forever person. Not everyone is going to stay…even if they really want to. Some people are going to have to leave. Even soulmates.
If you ever get the chance to find a soulmate somewhere, treasure it. Adore. Love them, and let them love you back. But, if you don’t end up with your soulmate, don’t let yourself become bitter. Don’t let yourself give up on bigger or better loves.
Instead, be grateful that you were fortunate enough to experience a love so beautiful, pure, meaningful, and genuine.
Real love is hard to find, and not everyone is lucky enough to experience it.
Embrace the love you had, and know that the universe has a different path in store for you.
Look back on those golden memories and let them bring warmth on your coldest days. Look back at him with a smile on your face and know that you aren’t going to crumble without him by your side.
We all have lessons to learn in life, and maybe those big relationships are there to teach us how to love someone wholeheartedly. And when it’s time to move on, we must pick ourselves up and keep going.
Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.
xo,
Yachna
