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The Nature of Existence (2009)
Extremely thought provoking, and actually helpful
"The Nature of Existence" is more than the title of this film, it is a question which we should all ponder with sincerity at some point in our lives.
Having myself spent quite a bit of time pondering such existential questions, I found it very rewarding to see these highlights presented on film by a man on a similar quest, who unlike me, had the resources and willingness to travel all over the world in search of answers.
There are many things in this film, including irony and humor yet throughout, it remains clear that the director's quest is sincere. He really is looking for answers to these burning philosophical questions. This sincerity, I think, is contagious.
I was impressed by how many insights there were, from in some cases surprising sources.
Personally I found the most memorable quote from the entire movie to have been from a Yogi in India who stated: "By accepting our suffering, we defeat it!" That quote just really sticks with me. I think is a diamond, and I will never forget it.
If you watch this film and are able to take away from it even just one thing which can help your life, as I did, then it will not have been time wasted; it will have been some of the best 90 minutes you could ever have spent.