Themes: Temptation

The Pilgrim's Progress

The Pilgrim's Progress

Christian is making his voyage from his hometown, the "City of Destruction" (the ego's world), to the "Celestial City" (Heaven).
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe

The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe appeared to have it all. However, all the worldly trappings did not provide her with genuine, lasting happiness.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker were prominent evangelists in the 1970's and 1980's. The public downfall of their ministry illustrates…
The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

The lures of the world glimmer and tempt toward a better life of more status, more money, more power, more…
Star Trek The Perfect Mate

Star Trek The Perfect Mate

A metaphysically pure episode showing that the perceived world is merely “wish fulfillment,” the playing out of the desires of…
Ice Castles

Ice Castles

This is a classic tale of the seeming fall from grace. As the film opens we see Lexi happily figure…
Interstate 60

Interstate 60

As 22-year-old Neal’s life is on track to become a lawyer just like his father, the prayer of his heart…
Gamer

Gamer

The game of the ego is to make us think we need something from the outside to fulfill us.
Shrek 4

Shrek 4

This movie shows the tiny, mad idea we all had, What would it be like to be separate from perfect…
Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks

Manifesting can be a helpful stepping stone, but in the end you will learn to yield to the miraculous flow…
Phone Booth

Phone Booth

The self-concept is made up of lies.
Little Buddha

Little Buddha

The story of Siddhartha’s journey to Enlightenment symbolizes the desire to transcend the cycles and trappings and temptations of the…
Pinocchio

Pinocchio

This is the timeless story of the quest to be real.

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