🫀Living in the Grey
Imagine being in a dark room, a beam of light appears in front you, it then begins to reflect and refract the light. What do you see? A rainbow, the fusion and separation of seven distinct colours. Harmony in difference, yet unified in beauty. When a rainbow appears it is awe inspiring, hard to critique. There is no competition, orange isn’t better than blue or green; A rainbow captures our spirits, it is bigger than us, a reminder of our place in the cosmos.
A colour like grey is an in between, not quite white or black. Grey isn’t the easiest to place, or use creatively. Notwithstanding, Shonda Rhimes chose the perfect title for the series, Grey’s Anatomy. The series is tumultous and complex. The protagonist Meredith Grey exists in the grey of her past, present and future. The pursuit to become a surgeon leads to many successes and setbacks. I think the charm of the series is in the weaving of countless diverse stories and themes. Each character in the ensemble cast goes on their individual journey. Meredith stabilises the show as a consistent motif, in the narrative.
Meredith Grey, Greys Anatomy
The series is oustanding, released on ABC in 2005. It presented viewers with new insights about the human experience. The show is led by a woman with a diverse cast, in positions of high regard. The complexities of workplace politics, race, relationships, environmentalism, gender, faith and sexuality; all explored and more. Grey’s anatomy humanises doctors, patients and public service staff. It’s difficult to put into words the technique and style Rhimes and the team of writers use to create the ongoing series. The dialogue, creative decisions and character exploration mirror real life.
Cast of grey’s anatomy, ABC
Season 9 is my favourite season of greys anatomy. It’s devastating, capturing the chaos of life, and the hope we must fight for. Each episode explores psychological shifts, focusing on healing, reclamation and moving through trauma. Viewers experience this as each character explores different paths through grief and pain. The ability to overcome tragedy is a remarkable thing to consider and a strength we possess.
Life is one hell of a show. The thing is WILD! In the storms of our lives, it’s humbling to remember that we will go on. The sun will still rise, a baby somewhere is born, a life will pass on to the other side. As long as we are alive, our circumstances can and will change. Life is a lot of grey, but in each day, there is a rainbow waiting to take your breathe away.
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