top of page
Search
Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Ignite Within

Updated: Oct 7, 2023

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. INT. STUDY - 08:45


  4. PETER, in causal wear, is packing a suit into a bag.


  5. PETER (V.O.): I've to interview teams in the afternoon. I need to dress properly.


  6. Peter also puts a swimming brief, a pair of goggles and a bottle of sunblock into it.


  7. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I want to swim in bay waters in the morning.


  8. Pausing.


  9. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): What drives me to do all that?


  10. Pausing.


  11. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): All want to be reasonably healthy. And I want to lead by example.


  12. Act 2


  13. EXT. DEEP WATER BAY - 11:30


  14. Sunny. Lying flat on a round platform floating in bay waters, Peter raises his hands to shield his face from sun rays.


  15. PETER (V.O.): I'm amazed by the stable form of the sun, emitting light and heat over billions of years.


  16. Pausing.


  17. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Sunlight influences the growth of all life on Earth, including bone health and immune system of humans and animals.


  18. Pausing.


  19. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): But excess exposure to sunlight can have harmful effects eg sunburns.


  20. Pausing.


  21. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): The sun is a massive ball of gas. Its energy is generated by nuclear fusion in its core.


  22. Thinking.


  23. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Like the sun, one's passion can ignite one's inner fire to pursue one's goals.


  24. Thinking.


  25. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Self-motivated, one can envisage creative options to resolve challenges.


  26. Thinking.


  27. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): With every action one takes, one's passion acts as a relentless source of energy, driving one forward.


  28. Pausing.


  29. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've set my meaningful life goals, and I've a clear sense of direction.


  30. Pausing.


  31. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've a routine that helps establish my discipline and consistency.


  32. Pausing.


  33. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I seek continuous learning opportunities. I update my skills. I attempt to set trends.


  34. Pausing.


  35. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Unlike my past, I now prioritize self-care. I want to create a balanced lifestyle to support my well-being.


  36. Pausing.


  37. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Whatever that's resonating in me, I'd share with others - just like the sun's rays reaching far and wide.


  38. We see a few clouds obscuring the sun's brilliance.


  39. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When one is facing temporary setbacks, one's self-motivation acts as the guiding force.


  40. Thinking.


  41. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): One has to persevere to overcome adversities.


  42. Pausing.


  43. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know it's easier said than done. But I've been doing that.


  44. Pausing.


  45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'd recognize and celebrate every success, no matter how small.


  46. Smiling.


  47. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like to think that's the reason why I've so many things.


  48. Looking at his small belly.


  49. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And why I've put on some weight.


  50. Later, we see Peter swimming butterfly style back to the shore.


  51. Act 3


  52. INT. STUDY - 23:00

  53. Having input the prompt: "Ignite Within" in an AI art generator in his smartphone, Peter sees a cubist image appearing.


  54. PETER (V.O.): Ignite within symbolizes the spark of motivation within oneself.


  55. Reflecting.


  56. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Everyone experiences moments of self-doubt and the need for effective self-motivation.


  57. Thinking.


  58. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): What I wish to ignite in others must first burn within myself.


  59. FADE OUT


  60. THE END




























































6 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

コメント


bottom of page