4/5/25-Let It Go, Let It Go

 

I have seen the movie Frozen one time.  In my opinion, it, like most modern Disney movies is good but not memorable.  Granted, I don't think middle aged men are the target audience for this movie, so I might not be the best person to review it.

If you haven't seen it, this is what I remember.  There are 2 sisters.  One has the powers of Mr. Freeze from Batman or Frozone from the Incredibles, and can freeze stuff at will.  Pretty cool, I think.  Slurpee's at anytime without going to 7-11.

But she doesn't like her powers for some reason and separates herself from her sister.  In order for the sisters to get back together and for Princess Freeze to accept her powers they meet a live snowman, an ice farmer, and a reindeer names Sven.  Sven should be the star of this movie.  

Anyway through the power of song the sisters get back together and everyone lives happily ever after and they go to work at various Disney parks in a ride.

I think I got it right.  If there's something I missed let you can let me know in the comments.

 Anyway one of the endless parade of songs it called "Let It Go."  While I can't remember any of the other words to this song or what it was really about, the title does have some good advise. 

Today, it seems to me that there is a lot of unhappiness and division in the world.  Due to social networks people feel they can rant and rave on any topic that bothers them.  And due to the size of places like Facebook and X (or whatever) they get affirmations that their feelings are right.  If they get a negative response in the comments they either ignore it or worse talk down to the person who made the comment.  Social networks are largely an echo chamber for hate and discontent.

The other thing that this leads to is people feeling that, because they get confirmation, they are making a difference rather than realizing that, even though you might have thousands of followers, you are not changing people's minds in a post, no matter how many sources you site to back up you opinion.  I venture to say that there are just as many sources to refute your position.  That's just the way the modern media works.

The truth, in my opinion, is we should all take a lesson from Anna (or Elsa-I don't know who actually sung the song), and "Let It Go."  I'm not saying that people cannot write opinionated things on Facebook.  But realize you are not making a difference.  You are spreading discontent.  You are breeding hate by not being open to discussion.  And hate and discontent just leads to unhappiness.

I realize that this post may be controversial, but I speak from experience.  I made a conscious effort to step back from the negativity on social networks over the past couple of years.  And I feel I am better for it.  I really don't go to Twitter at at all and refuse to join Tick Tock.  I am still on Facebook, but only for a limited amount of time every few days.   I make an effort to avoid and posts that might be divisive.  And I feel happier for making those changes.

So, for all of you out there, maybe its time to at least try to "Let It Go" a little.  Maybe it will improve your outlook on life.

Oh-and if you haven't seen it, watch Frozen.  It's actually pretty good (to watch once).