Reflection: Forrest’s way of living

A lot of people see Forrest as “simple,” but in truth, he’s very wise in his own way. And maybe in the end, simplicity is the end goal, rather than complication.

  • He doesn’t overcomplicate life — he sees things clearly and acts directly.

  • He knows what matters: love (His Mom, Jenny), loyalty (Bubba, Lieutenant Dan), honesty, and doing his best.

  • His ability to live in the present, free from fear or ego, is a kind of intelligence many people struggle to achieve.

Forrest shows a deeper emotional and life intelligence: he loves fully, forgives easily, and keeps moving forward. That’s rare.

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