November 24, 2019
In the book by Daniel Pink about timing - mentioned last week- he cleverly discusses the dynamics of beginnings, middles, and ends. Each has pitfalls and promises to notice and use.
An interesting phrase he cites is “elevated endings.” He quotes screenplay expert Robert McKee who says that “anyonecan deliver a happy ending – just give the characters everything they want. An artistgives us the emotion he’s promised… but with a rush of unexpected insight.”
Researchers have found that at the core of meaningful endings is one of the most complex of human emotions: poignancy, a mix of happiness and sadness. The most powerful ending delivers poignancy because it delivers significance.
As always, the depth and meaning and practicality of Bible teaching underscores this.
The Apostle Paul suffered a “thorn in the flesh” and asked for God to deliver him from this. Instead God said “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, My power is made perfect in you.”
