Indigo the Movie

[LWolf]

I went to see it last night at a local church, and thought I would share my experience.

Part of the experience had nothing to do with the movie; I had personal issues to walk through. It was being shown at a local Church of Religious Science. I've read their mission statement/philosophy; it harmonizes well with my own. I've heard their pastor speak at local interfaith services. I'm comfortable with him, as well.

But showing up at the church turned out to be an ordeal. I left home, found the place easily, and when I saw the building, and the parking lot, and everyone going in, I froze up. I had to drive all the way around the block, sit and breathe, and ask my guardians to "hold my hand," so to speak. The very parking lot of the church set off all my alarms, triggering all of the negative "church" experiences I've had. The inside of the building did the same. There was no cross, no altar; but the shape of the building and the pews generated that same response. I sat in the back row near the door, and spoke to no one. I saw my homeopath sitting several aisles up; while she has never labeled her faith, it didn't surprise me to see her there. I also saw a fellow teacher; I don't know her that well, I only taught in the same building for 6 months, and I think she retired last year. She was sitting a few rows ahead of me. I didn't make contact with anyone. While I was waiting for the film to start, I looked through the brochure they gave me, and held on to my guides' "hands." I reminded myself that the name of this church is "Center of Light," and that all I know about them says that they live up to their name; that if I was going to end up in a church for any reason, this was a good choice.

The pastor gave a few opening remarks about the brochure, "The Spiritual Cinema Circle." He asked the crowd who had seen "What the Bleep," and about half raised their hands! Since I know it didn't play locally, I assumed that they carpooled "down below" to LA to see it. He gave an invocation, and the film began.

It opened with an interview with Twyman and two other men (director and another) discussing the status and future of spiritual cinema, other projects coming up, and what they hoped people would get out of the film. Interestingly, the director said that "Indigo" was the next step after "What the Bleep," and that there was another coming up from Twyman, "In To Me See," which would be the step after "Indigo."

While I was interested in this discussion, it dragged a little for me. Perhaps because it was Sunday night, before a Monday morning work day, my dogs were out in the cold at home, I tend not to go out "late" nights before work days, and I was in the "church." I was a little tense.

Once the movie started, I was just fine. :-)

It follows the (fictional) story of a dysfunctional family, with an Indigo child leading them to healing. As a story it was good; seeing the grandfather's fall from worldly grace, and watching him grow through the film was important.

It left me with questions about the term "Indigo." The two indigos portrayed in the film are versions of the "psychic children" Twyman has reported about for several years. I was following those reports at the same time I was learning about "indigos" from other sources; Twyman eventually linked the two. I was left wanting to clarify my understandings. As I understand it, indigos are not necessarily "psychic." But some are. I want to go back and dig out the books I read a couple of years ago, to do some clarification.

I connected really strongly with one concept presented by the indigo girl; that of an "energy web." I've seen everything, including energy, as a web my whole life; I've been compelled to look for the patterns in everything, find the connections, and operate on that web. I've felt like everything I do is part of the weaving of that web, and the making of connections. The indigo girl referred to that web of energy as a "talking web," similar to the internet, but entirely psychic, that indigos log into just as we log on to our 'puters to talk to each other. She hinted that "everything we need to know" is there.

They took a refreshment/fellowship break after the movie, before showing the post-movie interview with Doreen Virtue. I didn't stay for that part; I wasn't quite up to cookies, punch, and fellowship, and Monday morning was looming on the horizon. I hope it will be on the DVD.

About the "Spiritual Cinema Circle":

Consider it sort of like a spiritual dvd "club." You subscribe, and they send you some dvds every month. Most of which aren't available in the mainstream. I'm intrigued by the concept, but am not sure about the $22 per month for the dvds at this point. I don't really need 3-5 per month; one would probably do! Of course, some of them are "shorts," not full-length films.

The suggestion in the pre-interview was to use them to form small "spiritual" groups that would meet to see them, discuss, etc..

The pastor of the Center of Light asked people to fill out a card offering feedback on whether they would like to see the church host a larger spiritual cinema circle.

Both are ideas to ponder. Here's a link to the spiritual cinema site:

http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/

[G_j]

1. thank you for your account

thanks for taking the time to share this.

I am very curious about the movie also. It is being shown here too but I don't have the 10$ right now.
I was on Twyman's mailing list for a long time.
I found the info on the children very interesting, but was also somewhat put off by the various activities that readers were invited to take part in that always seem to cost $.
I am still very interested in seeing this movie.
I have a gut feeling that these helpful 'souls' are among us, in this time of great need.

I heard a radio show featuring the Spiritual Cinema Circle and thought it was a great idea. I really liked the concept of owning the films instead of just renting them. Alas, can't afford that either..but hopefully that is just temporary. :-)

Thanks again LWolf! :hi: G_j

[LWolf]

3. You're welcome.

I'm going to follow the spiritual cinema thing; it seems like the way to make that happen would be to share the cost with a small group, who would share out the dvds, or something. Since I'm moving this summer, I may see if I can find a small group in the new place.

[Love Bug]

2. Thanks

I wanted to see this, but it was sold out at all the theatres showing it and pretty much sold out at all of the churches.

I've been a member of the Spiritual Cinema Circle since month one and the movies have been overall very good. You usually get one feature length film and several shorts each month. Some months you get 2 features -- one being a documentary. It's been worth the $22/month to me to see films I overwise wouldn't have seen.

[LWolf]

6. Thanks for the extra info.

I'm going to let this one percolate for a bit and see what floats to the top.

[Desertrose]

4. thanks LWolf....sounds like you walked through some stuff

to see the movie....
I had tickets for Sat nite but my friend who was to go with me was snowed in to the north and we even got some snow here......knowing where the movie was showing ( Creative Life Center) and the fact it was down a narrow curving road and not well lighted, I wasn't nearly as brave as you so I stayed home.

My friend in FL- also a teacher-1st grade- went to see it and she said she was very put off by all the advertising for the Spiritual Cinema. She felt it was ok, but thought the Indigos were given almost "magical powers" and felt the child portrayed was perhaps more a Crystal child......not having seen it myself I am merely passing on her comments....

I sure give you great credit for going ( the church thing would have been tough for me too). I hope you get to see "What the Bleep" soon...DVD coming out in a few months I think....

thanks so much for sharing your experience with us :)
:hug::loveya:
DR

[LWolf]

5. Hi, DR!

I was ambivalent about plugging the spiritual cinema thing. I'm glad to know about it; it might be something I'd want to pursue. I didn't need the hard sell when I really wanted to see this particular movie, though.

I also thought the 2 kids were more like crystals; it's something that has "nagged" me since Twyman said the "psychic" children he reported on were indigos.

I also relate to what G_j said above:

I was on Twyman's mailing list for a long time.
I found the info on the children very interesting, but was also somewhat put off by the various activities that readers were invited to take part in that always seem to cost $.
I am still very interested in seeing this movie.
I have a gut feeling that these helpful 'souls' are among us, in this time of great need.

It's not that I think people trying to do spiritual work shouldn't be able to support their work and themselves; they should. The marketing aspects can sometimes be a discordant note. It takes a delicate touch. Plugging the spiritual cinema project probably would have worked better if it had been briefer. ;-)

Once I was done, I was really glad to have gone. I've even asked myself why I didn't stop to say hello to the people I knew. I know why, of course. Should I find myself in that position again, I can take another step forward.

:loveya:

[Pallas180]

7. Funny you mention this Wolf -

A friend and I went to Unity on Sunday nite to see the same movie,
they mentioned it was being shown all over the country at the same time.

I found the "grid" -" web" a little strange...the only thing I found strange about the movie.

Which I was singularly unimpressed with.

If they were trying to prepare people for children and adults who have
"paranormal" abilities, I really think they missed the boat.

Then again, being one of those people since the age of 2 being my first awareness, maybe it was just boring for me.

I didn't think it did a good job - too long getting to the point.
and confusing the point I thought.

The one thing I was impressed with was Neal Warren Walsh, author of
"Conversations with God" . In the pre-movie talk, his spirituality
SHONE through brightly.

On Edit - yup - I agree with all of you above...the heavy long winded
45 minute selling before the showing of the movie was completely out
of bounds! and a turn off.

[yellowdawgdem]

8. what an interesting experience

and one that I've shared, the part about freezing up in the parking lot outside of the church of religious science- and having to drive around the block a few times, and ask your guides for help etc. I've sure done alot of that when I have to go to a big group of any kind, and know just how inexplicable it is to feel engulfed in anxiety, then have it lift and return several times. But regarding the church of religious science, I attended a Holly Near concert at one of those last year, and had a hella time getting inside. And there was no particular reason for it, except I felt like the religious people seemed a little weird. One of them asked me where I was parked, and I thought her eyes seemed vacant in some way, and it weirded me out. And then again, I went to a Unitarian church (one time) recently, and felt some sort of weird energy, which caused me to wonder why in the world a place that should feel comfortable, isn't. But anyway, it is good hearing about your experience- and I'm sure you will be able to say hi to people the next time!
Regarding the spiritual cinema, I've heard of that, and have planned on joining when I am able to get a dvd player, which is the necessary thing. However, I had not heard about the hyped up introductory spiel. that is unfortunate, but Hay House is probably trying to make some money, and they sure used the wrong approach. Some of the films sound interesting, though I don't feel too enthused about this indigo one for some reason!

[momzno1]

9. not the greatest

I didn't care for the movie too much. I also thought it was simplistic and not enough to the point. Very "Hallmark" or "Lifetime" "movie in the afternoon" ish.
That said, I got to see it in a school, so I was more comfy than if it had been in a church. And though I was put off by the heavy promotion of the Spiritual Cinema Circle, I did join cause it seemed like a cool thing to be part of, and I will share my dvds with friends as well.
I can't wait to see What the bleep!
db

[Lindsey]

10. LWolf

I so relate and am super proud of you that you went to see the film! I also have such negative experiences from growing up in a fundamentalist so-called "Christian" environment with a mentally disturbed mother who would "God this" and "God that" while she was physically abusing my siblings and me (among other things). It took a long time for me to be able to go back into one. See...I still can't even hardly say the word "church" or "God." When I do go (which I"m doing more now) it is always to The Science of the Mind (in N. Hollywood). I say I'm going to a lecture (instead of church) and instead of "God" I say "Universe" or "Spirit" . It just helps me. The horrible, horriible, memories are just too much. I will say that Science of the Mind is the best I've found. The head guy at the one in North Hollywood is gay and the folks are very liberal. I've gotten a lot out of it. Good luck!
Peace

[LWolf]

11. Thanks, Lindsay.

I knew this to be a good place, full of good energy. Their philosophy harmonizes well with my own. It was a good beginning to finally associate some good energy with a "church" building/service. I would attend an event there again.

:hi: