The Art of CinemaTherapy
What I’ve Learned From The MoviesBy Dr. Noah H. Kersey, Ph.D.
Growing up in the fifties and sixties, my two favorite things to do were to read comic books and go to the movies at a downtown theatre, which was long before we had video games, personal computers, or DVDs.
I learned from comics that I wanted to be like the superheroes, especially ‘Superman’, because they always helped people who were in trouble. At the theatre, it was like magic, the smell of popcorn and the thrill of escape from the doldrums of reality and into the world of adventure.
Reaching adulthood, I became a Christian and reading my Bible became a high priority. I gained a great deal of comfort reading proverbs and psalms. It soothed my fears and helped me feel closer to God, which is something I always wanted. I had my favorite Bible verses, like Philippians 4:6 “Be anxious for nothing……” and Psalms 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God….”. [continue]
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