Ratatouille

"This is me. I think it's apparent that I need to rethink my life a little bit. What's my problem? First of all, I'm a rat. Which means, life is hard. Second, I have a highly developed sense of taste and smell."
Remy's opening line from Ratatouille

I liked this movie from the first time I watched it, but it's never meant so much to me before. Not till I heard this line as they played it at the Disney's specialty shop down at anchorpoint.

I know Remy's struggle! I know what it's like to be ultra hyper sensitive!
It's both a gift and a curse, depending on what you do with it.
People tag it on casually when describing someone's personality.
They don't realise the implications - how can they?

Every rose comes with thorns, every gift with a curse.
I may not now what yours is - it's probably different from mine - but we all have one for sure.
Learn how to wield it, and it's the best weapon (or tool, if you like, but I prefer to think of it as a sword :) you have in your hands.
Ignore it, and waste one of the greatest gift you'll ever get in this lifetime.
Use it carelessly, and you'll end up bringing harm - occasionally to others, but mostly to yourself.

Has anyone considered that all the untold pain and fears that we carry around with us, bundle up in the closet or sweep under the carpet might come from this - not knowing how to wield this razor-sharp sword we have?

Now might be a good time to re-examine your life and figure out how to use this gift properly :)