A Hidden Gem in SATC Worth as Much as Samantha’s Diamond Flower Ring

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I was one of the millions of women who stood in line at the movie theater on open weekend of the Sex and the City movie, and it was worth every minute because the movie was fantastic. This would not be possible without the sex, the city, the witty one-liners, or the fashion, but I’d argue these elements were just topping on the sundae. What really made the movie was the maturity of it, and I’m not talking about getting up close and personal with neighbor-boy Dante.

Did you notice where most of the tension in the movie came from? It was not catty arguments between the four main women. It was not the typical drama with men that we remember all too well from the TV series. Instead, it was each woman struggling with her own internal battle, and eventually overcoming it.

As the credits rolled, the takeaway was we are each responsible for our own happiness. Had Carrie allowed contact with Big, they would have reconciled much sooner. Had Miranda allowed marriage counseling, she would have been able to forgive Steve sooner. Had Samantha trusted her instincts, she would have left LA and Smith sooner (and avoided gaining 15 pounds). Had Charlotte gotten past her pregnancy fears, she would have started jogging sooner.

It was refreshing to see this group of characters we have followed and loved for the past ten years grow up and allow themselves to be happy. In the end, I really think that’s all it takes.

So today, right now, let yourself be comfortable in your own skin. Let yourself love what you have, rather than long for what you want. Let yourself release all the people and situations and things that are bogging you down.

“As we drive along this road called life, occasionally a gal will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, I guess she has to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and just keep going.” ~ Carrie Bradshaw

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