The Other Six Days Video provided by: Crown Entertainment
How well do you really know the people you see every day? Perhaps more pointedly, how well do they really know you? This short video clip gives us a brief window into the life of Iggy Thompson. His responses to the question “How are your other six days?” indicate that everything is really good. But even from the beginning we get the sense that something is wrong. How do you deal with the disconnect between who we are and who we seem to be? Are there certain “masks” that you have been wearing that you feel like you need to get rid of, but don’t know who to talk to about it?
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Hi Jimmy, I saw that part differently. I saw a gentleman who was trying to get into his own car and Iggy attacking the man and stealing the car. I think if you look carefully you will see the man has a set of keys which suggests he owns the car. Does that change anything for you?
In real life you have to defend yourself,protect your property and tell it like it is.I get into spats with people quite a bit because I am the assertive type.I speak my mind.
I am not saying you should knock someone out,yet you have to defend yourself that is what martial arts was made for or calling the cops.You have to defend yourself.Like Aaron Tippen said:You got to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.He was being himself.This movie to me is like trying to be a lower version of that show on I.D. about spouses,yet this is not about spouses.I gtg,yet this movie does no justice for the human nature.
He is not bipolar.I can totally relate to the story.He got pushed over the edge and he does not have to be the people’s doormat..He deserves a break.I see no justice in this film whatsoever.That old man trying to break into his car deserves the same treatment in my opinion.He deserves to have his car and he hdid what he had to do keep his car from getting stolen which anybody should do.
The movie is interesting it realizes me that sometimes we are trap in a situation in which it made us wrong. The behavior of Iggy is a person having a bipolar disorder. Bipolar is an illness that affects thoughts, feelings, perception and behavior (Purse, About.com). The two given scenario projects different sides of feeling, thoughts and perception that made him act beyond a normal person can do. We can consider that Iggy’s generosity of time and effort could be genuine but his action defeats the purpose. God actually uses others to be an instrument in order for him to reflect but his not actually paying attention to the old man when he was asked. Through they’re conversation he may get valuable insights and made him recognize that he needs treatment on his behavior- medically. Sometimes people think that helping others is the best thing to do but you can’t help if your empty handed. Responsibility means meeting both ends at your desire and to others. Do goodness to yourself- so you could not harm to others and prayer is good weapon for everyday’s opportunity. God bless us all!
that is a philosophical question to answer . according to my view ,it is not but our daily basis ideas confuse us to say yes becouse if i fail to link someone i late realise and comfort myself but did i realy know that i am wrong . our sense perceive us most we are collect but not atmost for example one lost the sheeps in ther forest and yet realise that four a missing .in his return he heatd the sound and turn were the sound comes from ,he saw exacly four animals looks like sheeps and he satsfield that i saw them while are fox but when he pay a closer look he realise that it is not sheeps but fox .did he know at first that it is fox or sheeps .it is only that the picture of the sheep isthe one become dominant in his mind so our senses sometimes deserves us. sprry ican’t wotch the vedio my lap top does not have that acces
That is a really good question Sovi. I think the first step is to identify your mask. Who are you trying to be? Who wants you to be like that? Why do you want to be accepted by that person/those people? How is that different from who you really are? What is the impact on you and others when you aren’t honest?
In my life, I have found my relationship with Jesus to be so helpful in assessing my masks and helping me put them off. He is the one who has created me, He is the one who loves me and has a perfect plan for me. I ask Him to point out when I am being false and to tell me who I really am. He not only helps me see the truth but He also gives me the courage to take off the masks.
Let me invite you to discover for yourself how Jesus can make a difference in finding your true self, the person He created you to be, and put away all the confining masks. Have a look at http://powertochange.com/discover/faith/discoverpurpose.
Very nice clip!
Just made me realised how fake i am.
But how to get rid the mask?
I don’t think that anyone is saying that we should let people break into our vehicles Harry. You are right in saying that we should not allow ourselves to be doormats.
Good point Eloise!
This reminds of being angry. Is anger a sin? Ephesians 4:26 “Be ye angry and sin not…”. Per. G ill’s commentary. (Dr Gill 1690-1771), “There is anger which is not sinful, it arises from a true zeal for God. It is anger against the sin and not the person. I can understand the logic of this statement. Bless.
It is not right letting someone break into our vehicles.I believe in forgiveness and repentance,yet not in being a doormat for other peoples vice plans.
Have you read in the scriptures that “we have all sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God”? It is only God that is perfect. We sin consiously or subconsiously, every moment of our lives. God is merciful and that is why He sent His son to die for our sins. He allows us to seek repentance and His Grace is sufficient! The choice is ours to choose to live right all the days of our lives and not just Sunday. If God were to expose all our evil deeds, I believe no one would stand right and righteous!
So Nigel, how have you dealt with your ‘dark side’?
This is such a moving story that I really am at a lost for words….we all have a dark side and we are always looking to bury it.
“I really struggle with this. Sometimes people seem way too nice… and you think there has to be another side that you are not seeing. I’ve met people like Iggy…. but it’s amazing how long people can live a life of double standards and no one ever takes notice. When do you call someone’s bluff? Do we just go through life believing the best of someone until proven otherwise?”
Kara , that’s all you CAN do.
It’s not your perogative to spy about someone else’s life unless you have a suspision of some sort.
I don’t think there’s a lot of people like this because they eventually get caught anyway.
Plus, this video makes you question whether the illegal gun laws should be banned . And allow protected citizens to own them.
However, I even in the event that something like this happens…. It’s just called life.
People have a conscience for a reason. People who are bad just ingnore them until it eats them up just like Edgar Allan Poe’s poem Tell Tale Heart.
I may be young (27) but I do know that good wins most of the time. You just have to have faith.
Hank, I like what you said about our desires and social norms not being mutually exclusive. I would take it even farther to say that if I trust in either of these to influence how I live I will get myself in trouble. I know my heart is dark and my actions based on its desires are at best selfish and sometimes downright evil. Social norms aren’t any more trustworthy because they can shift from one social setting to the next. But if I live according to the leading of the Holy Spirit I am always on safe ground. The apostle Paul wrote, “live by the Spirit and you will not satisfy the desires of the sinful nature…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:16, 22-23) God’s Spirit will always lead me toward that which is right and good. He is not subject to the sinful nature that controls my desires and does not shift like social norms.
Have you experienced life like that? A great site that describes how we live according to the Spirit is http://www.powertochange.com/experience/spiritual-growth/spiritfilledlife/ I encourage you to have a look.
This video was quite though-provoking. It made me think about how I act and interact with others when I am not in church or at school. Being a school teacher, it is sometimes difficult to “do the right thing.” Even something as small as playing music in my car too loudly while exiting or entering the school parking lot could be perceived as improper. I feel that it’s important to find a balance in fulfilling one’s desires and living a life that is aligned with the social norms. These are not mutually exclusive and should co-exist together. It is important for each of us to challenge ourselves by examining who we are. Once a person has an idea of who he/she is then he/she is able to share with others.
Glad you enjoyed it K.M.It certainly is thought-provoking isn’t it? You are so right that we do find ourselves on both sides of the story but as someone once said, we each have a black dog and a white dog living inside of us, and it is our decision as to which dog we feed!
This was an awesome video! I really appreciate how he hesitated when the lady asked if he was ok. As Christians we can find ourselves on both sides of that story. Maybe not going as far as committing a crime, but in a position where we are not sure who to talk to, or even if there is anyone who would understand. It seems to me that Iggy was almost volunteering, because he saw it as a way to “right” the “wrong” in his life. On the flip side, I think that if we continue to let the light on the inside of us shine on the outside…the seeds we have sown will eventually begin to grow. There is no way to tell if the “too nice” people are really that sincere, all we can do is allow the holy spirit lead us. Stay Blessed! ~K.M, Johnson
It is very difficult not to be run by feelings and emotions and there is a sense of a double life hoowever Jesus tells us to renew our mind and trust in him through prayer and thanksgiving. It is a fine line but importance is to be brutally honest with G-d how we are thinking and feeling.
Thank you so much….many times I am told it is not how you feel, for feelings/emotions come and go. Many days, I will say I am thankful and grateful. However,it will be less “taxing” to renew my mind to God’s Word, if I can be in an environment or situation I enjoy. God Bless
“Do not fret {or} have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance (and) in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue eo make your wants known to God.” Philippians 4:6 (Amplified)
I really struggle with this. Sometimes people seem way too nice… and you think there has to be another side that you are not seeing. I’ve met people like Iggy…. but it’s amazing how long people can live a life of double standards and no one ever takes notice. When do you call someone’s bluff? Do we just go through life believing the best of someone until proven otherwise?