Hearing a Who

Every once in a while a movie comes out that seems to have a very childlike message such as in Dr. Seuss books. Sometimes, however, within those simple easy to understand stories, there lies a more indepth story that impacts many people. Horton Hears A Who is just such a movie. The popular children's book has hit the big screen complete with big names such as Jim Carry (Horton) and Steve Carrel (as the Mayor of Whoville). Beautiful animation style enhances the story of Horton and the small speck that carries the little town of Whoville on it. Horton finds a way to communicate with the tiny inhabitants much to the disgust of his friends and critics who simply do not hear the little Whoville members as they communicate with Horton. The town matriarch (Carol Burnett) leads others to overtake and destroy Horton and his seemingly ficticious friends on the puffy flower because "if you can't see it, feel it, touch it, it must not exist". Apparently she does not attend church and have a relationship with Jesus. In the physical sense, many might doubt His existence because of these ideals but Christians know different. I love how the media and the arts can sometimes reveal some pretty deep thoughts through the entertainment it can produce.

We are all different...and some are giants and really out there with sound and actions and some seem somewhat insignificant because they aren't. Never underestimate the worth of the small and meek...as what they can bring to the table is sometimes monumental.

Through my jobs, I have always sought out the ones that needed to have a "Horton" in their lives. Someone that believes in them and "listens" to them caring about what they have to say. Inclusion means everyone is important, is heard, and is significant. This movie summed that all up in a delightful way.

Now the question remains, are you a Horton......a Who.....or the part of the crowd that doesn't take the time to believe and listen?

My hair dresser calls me "Dixie Lou Who" and I always thought it was cute....but now....it takes on a whole new meaning..... CAN YOU "HEAR" ME NOW?