P.S. I Love You
Romantic movies… where do I even begin? The first one that springs to mind is “P.S. I Love You.” It’s not just the love story between the characters that captivate me, but the transformation of Holly, the main character, that truly intrigues me.
In the movie, Hillary Swank portrays Holly, a vibrant and independent woman who meets Gerry, played by Gerard Butler while traveling in Ireland. They fall in love, get married, and move to New York. However, tragedy strikes when Gerry becomes ill with brain cancer and passes away. Over the next 12 months, Holly receives letters from Gerry, each guiding her through life without him and ending with the poignant phrase, “P.S. I Love You.”
Despite Gerry’s support from beyond the grave, Holly struggles to cope with her grief and finds herself adrift and purposeless.
Throughout the film, Holly gradually rediscovers herself. She rekindles her creative passions and tentatively explores a new relationship with a man who shares connections with her late husband.
The movie’s soundtrack, featuring Irish ballads, melancholic love songs, and the lilting sounds of the tin whistle, adds to its enchanting allure, making me dream of tracing Holly’s footsteps in Ireland.
Returning to Holly’s journey, I sense a parallel with my own life. Like her, I’ve often grappled with uncertainty about my path, allowing financial concerns to influence my decisions.
Months after Gerry’s passing, Holly has a breakthrough, reconnecting with the creative spirit we saw glimpses of in her early encounters with Gerry in Ireland. She expresses this sentiment beautifully when she says,
“All I know is, if you don’t figure out this something, you’ll just stay ordinary, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a work of art, or a taco, or a pair of socks. Just create something… new, and there it is, and it’s you, out in the world, outside of you, and you can look at it, or hear it, or read it, or feel it… and you know a little more about… you. A little bit more than anyone else does.”
Like Holly, I find fulfillment in creation. Whether it’s crafting something tangible or weaving words together, being creative allows me to express my true self and escape the mundane.
So yes, “P.S. I Love You” is indeed my favorite romantic movie, but it resonates with me on so many levels because it speaks to the universal journey of self-discovery and the healing power of love and creativity.
Click here to check out other Sidetracked opinions
Click here to listen to the Sidetracked Stories podcast
Want to create your own legacy? Join the Sidetracked Sisters and start now!
Ever thought about working with a Life Coach? Are you creative or a writer who is frustrated with your inability to do the work you so desperately feel called to do? Check out Lisa Hoffman Coaching.
#sidetrackedsisters #sidetrackedlisa #sidetrackedlegacies #legacywriting #legacystories #writeyourownlegacy #LisaHoffmanCoaching
