The Complete Tales of Winne-The-Pooh by A.A. Milne
Remember to check out the movie Christopher Robin starring Ewan McGregor.. Make sure you have the tissues ready.. (According to Sam. Al: not so much. Some of us resonate with the bear of little brain more than others…)
Notes on WTP:
Well there aren’t many notes to share, really. The main theme that runs through this book is that we all have our own unique way of being and of doing life. And our friends love us for that.
The book is about support and love and generosity of heart, of adventures and fears (and overcoming those fears with the support of your friends), and ultimately about acceptance.
One lovely exchange between Christopher Robin and Pooh is where Pooh calls himself a bear of “no brain at all” and Christopher says, “You are the Best Bear in All the World.”
“Am I?” said Pooh hopefully and then he brightened up suddenly.
Pooh then goes home for lunch.
This simple little conversation gives us a lovely reminder of how our friends can lift us up, and how easily we can let go of negative self-judgements, should we choose to see ourselves through the eyes of those who love us.
Piget’s musings on the flood drama:
Pooh hasn’t much brain but he never comes to any harm. He does silly things and they turn out right.
Owl hasn’t exactly got Brain, but he Knows Things. He would know the Right Thing to Do.
Rabbit hasn’t Learnt in Books, but he can always Think of a Clever Plan.
Kanga isn't clever but she would be so anxious about Roo that she would do a Good Thing to Do without thinking about it.
Eeyore is so miserable anyhow he wouldn’t mind.
Christopher Robin would know what to do.
And of course Piglet himself watches, observes and learns from everyone, and then gives it over to fate.
As you know, this is a book of whimsy, but one that has been much studies: whether it be in the context of explaining Tao or psychology or we could even apply The In8 Model. Like anything the meaning it has is the meaning we bring to it.
It’s your choice.
