Inside Out 2

Most people can’t wait for the next blockbuster movie to be released on the big screen, but I, on the other hand, waited months for the latest Disney/ Pixar film ‘Inside Out 2’, to hit theatres instead. I absolutely loved the first one, which was released in 2015, about a year into my journey.


I saw ‘Inside Out 2’ last weekend (it was front and center on my birthday weekend playlist), and it was so worth the wait.


This film is a gift for everyone, from young tweens to adults alike. It is so relatable. 


We are all made up of a mix of emotions. That’s what makes each one of us “unique and beautiful” humans. 


Our emotions may not always be so straightforward but are a natural part of growing up. You wouldn’t be YOU without your whole crew in tow; Fear, Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Anxiety, Embarrassment, Boredom (Ennui), Nostalgia and, Envy. Each character in the movie helped remind us that all of our emotions are valid. And important. And real. And our own. Pixar does a wonderful job showing their audience that it’s normal to have feelings. 


So many scenes resonated with me. One in particular was watching the main character Riley, a 13 year old girl entering puberty, experience the intensity of her first anxiety attack. It was both sadly familiar and heart-wrenching. I wanted to reach through the screen to comfort her. The movie teaches us that anxiety helps navigate us through life and can actually serve as a protective shield.


Perhaps the most profound line of the movie and the one that resonated the most with me was when Joy takes Sadness’ hand in hers and says to her friend, “Remember Sadness, wherever I go, you go too.” I was reminded in that moment that we can never know what joy feels like if we have never felt sadness. Even in the darkness, we must let Joy lead the way. 


I want to feel more Joy than Sadness and Anxiety in my life. The movie reminds us how important it is to express how we are feeling, and being kinder and gentler to ourselves is vital for our well-being. We need to embrace the good parts, the hard parts, the messy parts, and all the amazing and beautiful parts, too.


This must-see movie will touch your heart and inspire your soul by bringing “the world inside our minds to life.”


I gave it 2 thumbs up!


Thank you, @DisneyPixar


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Author: Kim Fluxgold

Wife, mom of 3 beautiful children, dog lover, creative sole and children's book Author. Sharing my journey with depression and anxiety through blogging in hopes of educating and ending the stigma. View all posts by Kim Fluxgold