As summarised from Wikipedia, ‘the TV series (Drop Dead Diva) revolves around vapid blonde and aspiring model, Deb Dobkins who is killed in a car crash. She is brought back to life in the body of a recently deceased, intelligent, overweight lawyer named Jane Bingum. Initially horrified, Deb – in her new human form – discovers the meaning of inner beauty as she finds the ability to juggle legal cases. At the same time, Deb begins to rediscover her past while learning more about her inherited body’s current life and how Jane was treated when she was alive.’
Deb realises her former superficiality over her physicality and attempts to live a more spiritual and meaningful life. She also steps into and walks miles in the shoes of one who is relatively more spiritual but treated less well by the superficial, to experience the plight of those opposite of her.
When we observe the world, it can be frightening to see how many seem to base their confidence in life on their looks. This literally means they only ‘look confident’ but have little to be confident about, because beneath the skin-deep superficiality, it’s much ado about nothing much. The effects of the looks deteriorating or suddenly changing can be devastating. Yet, it can be for better or for worse, depending on how one learns from the experience. If one is, like Deb, forced to learn, one might as well do one’s best. But of course, it’s best to learn now, if it’s a case of superficiality over spirituality now.
True confidence arises from
true realisation of the Dharma.– Stonepeace
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