INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to the two following posts for Diamond and Travis.
Diamond
The segment really brought out a quieter and more reflective side of the journey. Watching Dr. Dave return home and spend time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews reminded me how grounding it is to be around people who truly know and love you. There was something unique about him asking the children those questions at such young ages. It made me think about how often we overlook children’s wisdom because we assume they haven’t lived enough to “get it,” when in reality, they see things more clearly sometimes. And when he discussed losing his father, that moment resonated with me. Grief has a way of humbling us. It doesn’t matter how strong or prepared we think we are.
After praying and reflecting on the question, “What would love do today?” I felt this reminder that love leads through softness instead of force. Love would remind me to slow down, to listen without rushing to fix, and to respond instead of react. If I let love lead me more consistently, I’d probably give myself more grace in the areas where I feel behind. Jesus’ life was the blueprint. He never moved with ego, only with compassion. And I think that’s the challenge for me: to let love, not pressure, nor fear be what shapes how I show up in the world.
References
Holy Bible, King James Version. (1769). Thomas Nelson. (Original work published 1611)
The Breadcrumb Studios. (2019).
Dr. Dave and the Girl Who Couldn’t Laugh: A Breadcrumb Quest for Joy
Travis
In the documentary, Dr. Dave returns home for Christmas to focus on family and reflects on the purpose of darkness in life. He discusses feelings of failure with Ruth, and she expresses regret for not writing a couple of books and wishes she could turn back her life clock by twenty years. Dr. Dave emphasizes the importance of letting love guide one’s life. Inspired by a biblical scripture, he decides to apply its lessons. Dr. Dave revisits an old film project he created with his nieces and nephews, documenting their dreams for the future and following up years later for personal growth. He also shares poignant memories of his final moments with his father, highlighting how love has directed him toward connecting with his family.
I took a moment to meditate, to pray, and to really examine the answers to these questions. “What would love do today? This inspires me to be kind and compassionate with everyone I meet and to remember that even the smallest act of kindness can have an immeasurable impact. Just the idea of letting the course of my life be guided by love constantly sparked an image of increased connection with those around me and a lighter existence free of judgment and grudges. Gradually, reflecting on Jesus’ example of being led by love also showed me that his selflessness and readiness to serve others can motivate me to move in grace and humility, thus urging me to put compassion and empathy first in my everyday life. The thought of spreading love in this way sounds very transformational, as it could lead to a life of fulfillment in which every human wants to be fulfilled in some way.
