A script from a recent flash talk I gave:

I’ve seen close to 300 movies last year, much of those on Blue Rays and DVDs.  We are lucky to have one of the last remaining video rental stores relatively nearby our house in Seattle. We rent a few movies a week and there’s one that has stuck with me that I’d like to talk about for a few minutes. 

Its called Perfect Days. Its very much a vibes movie and I’ll leave out any major plot points so I’m not spoiling anything.

It follows a man in the daily routine of his life. You see him wake up, get ready, and head to work.

Its about the small moments in life. The wind in your face as you ride your bike. Sharing a ride and a view with a loved one. 

Noticing beauty above you. Taking photos with a camera.

Finding music. Listening to tapes. Connecting with people through a love of a song. 

Discovering and reading books. 

Its a beautiful movie about the small things in life. Routines. About finding meaning, enjoyment, and peace through the everyday. Its about the complexities and beauty of human relationships and finding your way.

Its had a profound effect on me. I had already been simplifying my life, slowing down, remembering to look up, and reducing screens in favor of physical objects.

Thanks for listening. Let me know if/when you’ve watched it, would love to chat more about it.