Jennifer Garner's 'Worst Day Ever' Instagram Post Has A Powerful Twist That Really Hits Home
Sometimes, we can all use a reminder that things aren't so bad and that we're in control. Poetry has a beautiful way of telling us that.
Jennifer Garner has gained a reputation of being a very relatable parent/celeb, with messages of positivity shared to her Instagram account.
On Sunday, though, she posted a poem called "Worst Day Ever?" by Chanie Gorkin.
In case you missed that part at the bottom, after reading through the poem normally, you're meant to read line by line in reverse order. Going from bottom to top changes the meaning from a song of despair to an uplifting message.
A dour sentiment like,
"This world is a pretty evil place. Even if Some goodness does shine through once in a while Satisfaction and happiness don't last. And it's not true that It's all in the mind and heart."
Is transformed into,
"It's all in the mind and heart And it's not true that Satisfaction and happiness don't last. Some goodess does shine through once in a while Even if This world is a pretty evil place."
That's a pretty amazing transformation!
The poem was written by Chanie Gorkin in 2015 for a school assignment. The high schooler was inspired by Talmudic teachings for her assignment and spent hours figuring out the proper structure to be read forwards and backwards with different meanings.
It went viral a few years back when it was spotted by a man in North London hanging on a wall. He thought it was inspiring and posted a tweet about it. It's been shared all across the internet since.
Of course Gorkin isn't the only student who has written something like this. An elementary school student wrote a poem about his autism makes him "odd."
However, it's was Gorkin's poem that went extra viral.
Its popularity suggests that sometimes people need this message.
Jennifer Garner is the perfect person to help spread that positivity. She was recently seen moonlighting at a Costco, passing out free samples of her new organic baby food smoothies.
She cofounded the company behind the baby food called One Upon a Farm, which is trying to bring better nutrition to children. They are offering their products to WIC-eligible families in Florida and West Virginia.
Jennifer Garner Was 100% Committed To Her Son's 'How To Train Your Dragon'-Themed Birthday Party Whether He Liked It Or Not
Jennifer Garner may be the coolest mom around — but try telling her kids that. Well, actually, tell any parent's kid that. What's the point of being a parent, though, if you don't get to embarrass your children?
Cool mom Jennifer Garner decided to go all out this year for her son's seventh birthday. On top of throwing him a How to Train Your Dragon themed party complete with an adorable Toothless-inspired cake, Garner dressed head-to-toe as Astrid from the film.
On Thursday, the 46-year-old mom shared a priceless photo of herself in full costume carrying out the birthday cake.
Decked out in a fur shawl, boots, leather armor, bracers and brightly colored face paint Garner certainly looked the part, but birthday boy Samuel wasn't nearly as impressed as everyone else.
"Well, guess what. It turns out 7 is the age my kid stops thinking it's cool when I dress up for the party. #firsteyeroll🙄 #anyoneneedanAstrid🤦🏻♀️🤣😬👵🏼. (❤️ @americaferrera ❤️)
At the age of seven, Samuel is the youngest of three children (Violet, 13, and Seraphina, 10) that Garner shares with ex-husband Ben Affleck.
Even as the youngest though, it seems Samuel is already old enough to be embarrassed by his mom.
Garner's Instagram followers, however, agreed she just might be the coolest mom ever.
In fact, Samuel might have been the only who wasn't blown away by the costume.
Garner's get-up also got a thumbs up from the real-life Astrid, actress America Ferrera, who voices the character in the movie.
"Omg!! I love this!!! My twin!!" Ferrera commented, re-sharing Garner's post on her Instagram story.
Garner even got the seal of approval from the How To Train Your Dragon Instagram account.
But no matter how cool everyone else thinks you are, it seems there's no getting around embarrassing your kids.
But Instagram reminded Garner that these are the memories her kids will cherish later.
Besides, embarrassing your kids is half the fun of being a parent. Can't wait to see who Garner channels next year.
Jennifer Garner Shared An Incredible Video Of A Pregnant Ballerina To Demonstrate That #WomenAreWonders
Women are truly wonders, and actress Jennifer Garner wanted to remind all of us of that fact with a stunning video of a pregnant ballerina.
The video shows prima ballerina Maia Makhateli of the Nationale Opera & Ballet of the Netherlands.
A very pregnant Maia can be seen en pointe holding a passé and low arabesque while simultaneously sipping water.
You've got to see it to believe it.
Garner aptly captioned the video with the hashtag #womenarewonders.
The internet 100% agrees with Garner's claim, sharing its awe and shock at Maia's incredible abilities.
Others couldn't help but compare it to their own less impressive pregnancies.
Women are wonders, ballerinas are incredible, pregnancy is a marvel, and Jennifer Garner is everything for appreciating them all.