Reflections: AVATAR, India.Arie's "Grains" and me

I went to see AVATAR this past weekend and found I really enjoyed it!  I had no idea what to expect and given that there is so much else going on in the world, I didn't read any reviews.
My connection to the movie was "spiritual." I don't mean God, Christ or any religion. For me, it was my belief we are all created from the "same grains."
I can't answer the "what about the pseudo military/mercenaries or the big bad company" portrayed in the movie (But let's face it they were pretty one dimensional.) I also don't pretend to know Mr. Cameron's intent. Who cares what his intent was anyway?
I believe I was created by God from the same "grains" as everyone.  I believe we are given free will to do as we choose. And that "free will" is what creates havoc here on earth.
Having said that, my interpretation (of the movie) is that the Na'avii people understand their connection to their " universe." The scene where they are all joined arm and arm praying(my interpretation,) was emotionally riveting and very moving.

On Sunday, while on iTunes, I came across a new CD (actually it was released in 2009) from one of a favorite songstress: India. Arie.

The 2009 CD is titled:     Testimony, Volume 2: Love & Politics
I love the whole CD, but am drawn especially to her interwoven: Intro, Interlude and Outro  "Grains."

Here are the words:

"Intro: Grains"

I’m grateful that you created me from the same grains from the same things


I’m grateful that you never cease to amaze me the way you love me

"Interlude: Grains"

I am grateful that you never cease to amaze me the way you love me


From the flicker of an eyelash to the furthest star


From the pyramids to the beat of my heart


From a woman in Somalia to a child in Harlem


We’re created from the same things


I’m grateful that you created me from the same grains from the same things


I‘m grateful that you never cease to amaze me the way you loved me

"Outro: Grains"

I'm grateful that now I can see


that I am a part of everything


and everything is a part of me


you've amazed me

I've included a blog post from  months ago.

MY PASSION

Working as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 24 years, I felt blessed and honored to assist women, and their families in the birth of their child(children). Hearing a newborn cry, witnessing a family's joy always touched me deeply. As well, when I was asked to assist women, and their family in delivering a "baby born asleep", their pain and anguish cut like a knife. Throughout all these experiences, I knew this was my passion, my calling in life.
Then I joined Antepartum Testing, and my PASSION grew. I love performing ultrasounds on the fetus'. I love showing the "moms" what their baby is doing.(kicking, sucking, practice breathing)
But most of all I love the following: witnessing the "circle of life;" recognizing we are created equal (can't tell race,religion etc. on ultrasound;) and LIFE is a MIRACLE.

In conclusion, I hear, see and understand my life through movies and songs that help me reflect on my life  journey.

I believe we are created equal. I believe we have free will. I believe there is evil in the universe. I claim no understanding of God's Plan for me. I just know in my heart I am on a journey. I know and believe that God wishes me well on my journey to eternal life. He Promised and I Believe.