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    21 Life Lessons Inspired By The Short Film Alike: This Video Will Have You Tearing Up

    Published: Dec 14, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Zina Harrington · Post may contain affiliate links

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    This unsettled feeling stirs within me, continually urging me towards a UnBusy Life. Yet, this unique life we're trying to lead is anything but simple. A friend recommended this inspiring short film 'Alike' to me today.

    As I watched, I got goosebumps — then tears began to well up...

    [hold my heart]

    Not displaying properly? Watch Alike on Vimeo or YouTube instead.

    I am speechless.

    My mind continues to go back to something Rob Bell once said...

    You’re always teaching your kids, sometimes you use words.

    Your journey towards Becoming UnBusy matters, for both of you.

    P.S. Learn more about the music in the video, how 'Alike' was made, and more on the short film on the official website. Be sure to check out and share Becoming UnBusy quotes inspired by the short film, too.

    21 Life Lessons Inspired By Alike

    1. The example we set for our kids — how we choose to lead our lives — is much, much more important than what we say. Show them how to live life in color.

    The example we set for our kids — how we choose to lead our lives — is much, much more important than what we say. Show them how to live life in color. #Quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and site!

    2. There is no beauty without color.

    There is no beauty without color. #quote #Becoming UnBusy *Love this video and this site!

    3. A life without passion is not living, it's merely existing.— Leo Buscaglia

    A life without passion is not living, it's merely existing. - Leo Buscaglia #quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and this site!

    4. Don't be afraid of being different, be afraid of being the same as everyone else.

    Don't be afraid of being different, be afraid of being the same as everyone else. #BeDifferent #BecomingUnBusy #Quote *Love this video and site!

    5. See what the others don't see.

    See what the others don't see. #quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and site!

    6. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once and awhile, you could miss it. — Ferris Bueller | Share this quote on Facebook

    Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once and awhile, you could miss it. - Ferris Bueller #quote #moviequotes #BecomingUnbusy *love this video and site

    7. If you don't know how to be UnBusy, let your kids teach you. — Shad Harrington | Share this quote on Facebook

    If you don't know how to be UnBusy, let your kids teach you. #quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and site

    8. Most people would rather be certain they're miserable than risk being happy. — Robert Anthony | Share this quote on Facebook

    Most people would rather be certain they're miserable than risk being happy. - Robert Anthony #quote #becomingunbusy #behappy *love this video and this site

    9. You teach your kids how to live life by the way you live yours. | Share this quote on Facebook

    You teach your kids how to live life by the way you live yours. #quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and site

    10. The older I get the more I understand it's ok to live a life other's don't understand. | Share this quote on Facebook

    The older I get the more I understand it's ok to live a life other's don't understand. #quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and site

    11. In order to save myself, I must destroy first the me I was told to be.

    In order to save myself, I must destroy first the me I was told to be. #quote #BecomingUnbusy *love this video and site

    12. It's sometimes important for children to act like adults. It's sometimes important for adults to act like children. — UnBusy Dad | Share this quote on Facebook

    It's sometimes important for children to act like adults. It's sometimes important for adults to act like children. #quote #BecomingUnBusy *Love this video and this site

    13. Live life in color.

    Live life in color. #quote #becomingunbusy *Love this video and this site

    14. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, be loved, and to belong. — Brene Brown | Share this quote on Facebook

    We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, be loved, and to belong. - Brene Brown #quote #becomingunbusy *love this video and site

    15. I need you in my life so I can be complete.

    I need you in my life so I can be complete. #quote #BecomingUnbusy *love this video and site

    16. We take for granted the very thing that most deserves our gratitude. | Share this quote on Facebook

    We take for granted the very thing that most deserves our gratitude. #quote #gratitude #BecomingUnBusy *love this video and site

    17. While we are trying to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. — Angela Schwindt

    While we are trying to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. - Angela Schwindt #quote #parenting #BecomingUnbusy *love this video and site

    18. Some days you just have to create your own sunshine.

    Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. #quote #BecomingUnBusy *love this video and site

    19. The greatest gift you can give your kids is to be fully alive yourself. — Rob Bell

    The greatest gift you can give your kids is to be fully alive yourself. - Rob Bell #quote #parenting #BecomingUnbusy *love this video and site

    20. Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention. | Share this quote on Facebook

    Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention. #quote #becomingunbusy *love this video and site

    21. You're always teaching your kids, sometimes you use words. — Rob Bell | Share this quote on Facebook

    You're always teaching your kids, sometimes you use words. - Rob Bell #quote #parenting #BecomingUnbusy *love this video and site

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    21 Life Lessons Inspired By The Short Film 'Alike' #quote #shortfilm #alike #BecomingUnBusy *This video had me tearing up. So good.

     

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