November 4, 2016
Milton’s Secret DVD Giveaway
In Milton’s Secret we confront family, love, fear, worry and hope.
About Milton’s Secret
Based on the book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Eckhart Tolle and Robert Friedman, Milton’s Secret is a movie about family and the uncertain times families live in. Milton (William Ainscough) is a 12 year-old boy growing up in an economically and socially unpredictable world. His mother and father (Mia Kirshner, David Sutcliffe) are workaholics with marital and financial problems, and he is bullied at school. When his grandfather (Donald Sutherland) visits, Milton learns rehashing the past and worrying about the future are preventing him from finding true happiness.
The Cast
The cast in Milton’s Secret includes: Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez, William Ainscough, Mia Kirshner and David Sutcliffe.
Our Thoughts
“Ready. Set. NOW.”
A truly beautiful story of the Adams family that could be any family living in our current age. Many families live in the future, worrying about money, their home, bills and getting to one place or another without ever being present in the current moment. There is always one more work thing we can do (with a lot of my work online, this is my current problem – how do I learn to just put it away and not worry about it), one more bill that we worry about how will we pay for it and the list just goes on and on. This is the Adams family in Milton’s Secret – his Mother lives in the future worrying about how they will pay bills, if they will lose their home and his Father lives in the past, wanting just a little bit more. Neither of them realize how this is affecting Milton – his health, his emotional well being and even his relationships with others.
Milton is bullied at school but neither of his parents realize the torment he is going through as they are always absorbed in their own worries. When his Grandfather arrives, it is like this beautiful breath of fresh air. He brings an air of calmness, of peace and of being present. He teaches Milton to live in the here and now. Worry just brings unnecessary bad feelings into our lives and isn’t worth it. Watching Milton grow and mature under his Grandfather leaves your heart full and your eyes wet!
Milton’s Secret is a truly special film that will not only touch your heart but make you question the importance of your daily routines, of your own worries and if you live truly in the present or instead are you absent in the past or future. This is a movie that the whole family will love and give them more than enough food for thought. This is a definite must see film.
Rating: 5/5
The Trailer
Get a quick glimpse of this new movie.
The Giveaway!
Disclosure: I received a DVD copy of this movie in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
It is hard not to worry about the future ..but I have always tried to not forget the little daily things, make memories and enjoy each day ,especially with the kids, they grow up to fast and it is important to enjoy each day, dishes, housework ect.. can wait!
I try to make a point by focusing on the present through mediatation. This looks like an interesting movie. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
I focus on my family and everything that I’m thankful for.
I make a point to live in the present my taking extra time out of.my day to play with my.kids no matter how busy I am
This is something I struggle with, to be honest. I am very much the planner/worrier in the family.
I take it day by day, I remind myself not to worry over the things I cannot control and to enjoy the present 🙂
I play team sports as it takes my mind off everything except playing my best.
I try to focus on the present each day because time passes do quickly.
I live by the Secret, the only moment is now. When you live in the present life is wonderful.
After losing a Parent, it made me think more about life and how critical it is to focus on living in the moment. Life is precious and too short to worry about the future…..tomorrow is promised to no one.
I believe you can’t change the future or the past so you have to live in the present as you don’t want to waste your present time worrying about things you can’t change.