MARVEL COMICS SUPERHERO
This movie is one of my favorite adult movies of 2010 because it’s fast, funny, exciting and hilarious. It stars many talented and well-established actors, including Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Gary Shandling, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jon Favreau. It is a definite must see.
As a sequel to the 2008 film, Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, we learn that Tony Stark is the man behind the Iron Man mask. The United States Senate Commission attempts to confiscate the secret technology behind Iron Man What Tony invented. He evades the Senate, but we soon discover that not only is he being poisoned by the palladium in his arc reactor that is keeping him alive, but there is also another Russain scientist who has invented a similar suit and is hell-bent on getting revenge on the Starks. family.
This lens focuses on specific quotes from the movie. Each quote is interpreted and explored for its deeper spiritual meaning. If you have already seen the movie, you will be amazed and entertained by the content of this lens. If you haven’t seen the movie, after reading this lens you will have a spiritual perspective when you do! It’s fun!
“The world is experiencing the longest reign of peace in its history.”
Tony Stark makes this comment at his EXPO at the beginning of the movie
World peace is the dream of all who are called to a greater spiritual awareness. Humanity is evolving in this direction, yet many days we listen to or watch the news and are reminded of the current planetary struggle. Instead of focusing on this lack, we are called to pray and envision a harmonious planet that is healed, whole, and loving.
“It’s not about you or us. It’s about the legacy, what we choose to leave behind. We will leave behind a better future.”
Tony Stark to the audience during the Stark EXPO
While our world currently exists with war, famine, poverty, and crime, it is important to follow the path of spirituality and enlightenment. While we are capable of manifesting joy in our lives, we spread love to Mother Earth and her future inhabitants, to our children, and to our subsequent family tree.
“We live in a world full of threats, some that we may not always see.”
Senator Stern to the audience in the Commission with Tony Stark
Negative energies exist in the physical dimension as well as in the invisible realms. The spiritually sensitive person understands the importance of protecting himself by not only healing past trauma, but also by focusing thoughts on positive experiences and outcomes. The Universal Law of Attraction states that like attracts like, so fear attracts potentially harmful situations.
There are many methods to protect yourself from a psychic attack, such as invoking protective power animals such as the wolf, visualizing a protective shield surrounding you, or asking your angels and spirit guides for protection. This can be done at any time during the day and may be easier to remember first thing in the morning when you wake up.
“I have successfully privatized world peace. What more do you want?”
Tony Stark to the Senate committee
Just as our lives are constantly changing, the path and job requirements of the lightworker are never ending. To be flexible and creative is to enjoy the many encounters we have in our lives because we never end. One life leads to the next and we seize the opportunity to learn our unlearned lessons and progress towards spiritual evolution.
“The device that keeps you alive is also killing you.”
Jarvis, the computer, to Tony Stark
As spiritual beings, we manifest in a physical dimension and a human body so that we can progress along our journey to enlightenment. While we are eternal, the body is not, and our ego finally faces its end when our Eternal Self reveals itself and we travel home to the spiritual dimension.
“This exhibition is your ego run amok.”
Pepper Potts to Tony Stark
The person who is ruled by his ego has not yet accessed his own true Divine Source. Rather, that person lives within the confines of his five senses and quite possibly suffers from illness, addiction, or unhappiness.
“If you can make God bleed, then you can make people stop believing and the sharks will come.”
Ivan Vanko to Tony Stark
This statement is an example of the ego trying to put doubt in your mind. The ego acts like a prosecutor, sitting on your shoulder and whispering lies in your ear, saying things like, “You’re not adorable,” or “You’re an idiot,” or “You’re wrong.” The ego clouds the mind with falsehoods and it is the work of faith and grace to see beyond these lies.
“I want my bird. MY bird.”
Ivan Vanko to Justin Hammer when he was introduced to a strange bird
Every person on this planet has a Divine Self, no matter what crimes they have committed. Everyone is capable of love and from a Divine perspective, even the mass murderer deserves to be loved. Many people who have experienced tragedies in their lives find solace in the unconditional love that pets provide.
“You don’t have to do this alone.”
Colonel James Rhodes to Tony Stark
The ego wants to confuse us. He wants us to believe that we live this life, and that is all. But the truth is that we are eternal beings, each connected to one another in a divine web of universal existence. We are not alone. Even now, as you read this lens, you are surrounded by your spirit guides and angels, giving you love and support on your journey.
“I would do what I wanted, how I wanted to do it.”
Natalie Rushman to Tony when asked how she would spend her last birthday
When you are spiritually connected, you realize that every moment of every day should be treasured and lived to the fullest with enthusiasm. In a sense, it is as if you are living each day as if it were your last because you are joyfully following your inner guidance system.
“Don’t get so attached to things. Learn to let go.”
Justin Hammer to Ivan Vanko
Surrender is an important spiritual tenant. It allows you to move forward on your life path instead of holding on to old hurts and suffering.
“What is and always will be my greatest creation is you.”
Howard Stark to his son Tony
The spiritual contract between family members is very powerful. When children are raised in an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and support, the bond is strengthened and solidified for many generations to come.
“I don’t like people handing me things.”
Tony Stark to a peddler
As Louise L. Hay explains in her book, Heal Your Body AZ (see link below), there are mental causes for physical illness. The hands symbolize different ways of dealing with experiences, such as holding, grabbing, letting go, or pinching. When one has difficulty with this area, healing can be found when they choose to handle life’s situations with peace and love.
“That was easy.”
Tony Stark to himself after creating a new item.
When we follow our intuition or instinct and do what we love to do in life, it flows and feels so easy!
“You deserve more.”
Tony Stark to Pepper Potts
Everyone deserves to be respected and cared for. Many times spiritual people want to help and end up forgetting about their own needs. We must remember to love and appreciate ourselves first so that we can be strong and able to provide support, love and assistance to others. This includes meditation, prayer, study, relaxation, dancing, music, exercise, diet, and other special things you enjoy doing.