The Painted Veil

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Sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people.

I watched a wonderful love story--The Painted Veil by Sommerset Maugham. Set in the 1920's a Doctor is trapped in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife. He refuses to give up or give in to the gravity of her sins. His love leads him to accept an assignment in China to help the victims of the cholera epidemic. She goes with him and together the couple embark on an arduous journey... both physically and emotionally...Two independent wills...both determined to stand divided...while secretly yearning to become one.

As they turn their attention away from themselves and each other...and instead, extend a helping hand to those who are less fortunate...a wisdom unfolds within...and a transformation takes place- that turns their lives upside down, inside out and right where they were destined to be. The man and the woman-the husband and the wife- let down their guard, and begin to look at life and each other through a new lens. The veil that had shrouded their feelings and their ability to understand one another or the value of their bond- slowly melts away into the most unexpected outcome.

I won't give away the tear jerker ending...but I will tell you- this is a movie we should all see...a movie that captivates and illuminates the essence of the human drama...the drama of love and the desire to be loved...and the foundation of faith, in loves undeniable hold...even in the face of grave disappointments.

It is a lesson for each one of us...A lesson of life and Love--The cross and the resurrection. If we stay the course, continue the journey despite the distance...the end will bring incredible surprises...immeasurable joy and hope and soul inspiring levity ....Because as we walk the path of this life...it is so true, that the greatest journey of all...is the distance between two people.

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