19 Moments In The Movie "Soul" That Will Tug Your Heart Strings

Now contrary to rumors I started to appear cooler, I'm actually a big softie. It was really no surprise that...I LOVED THIS MOVIE.

I bet a lot of us can relate to having a moment like this at one point in our lives. (*cue my existential crisis*) Feeling this way is totally normal, but seeing it in the movie really hit me in the feels. You didn't have to go so hard, Pixar.

This scene was so heartwarming because 22 is still pretty cynical at this point and telling the student how much Earth sucks. Even while blabbing away, the student felt unsure when 22 took the instrument away and decided to play and get her (his) opinion on a song she had been working on. 22 realized the passion she had, and the student left happy and ready to continue her interest. So sweet!

I feel like this is such a special moment, specifically because it's New York City. In the city, people are always on the move and don't focus on the things happening around them, just like how Joe (as the cat) was ignoring the performer. 22 was completely moved by the performer's music and it truly made me so happy.

There's probably waaay too many of us, myself included, who have felt like we're not good enough for our parents. So when he finally poured his heart out to his mother about his dreams, it really resonated with me and my own life.

Oh imposter syndrome, you evil shrew.

This scene just broke my heart. Obviously, he was hurting himself, but he completely invalidated 22's experience and feelings that she had, making her feel like everything she did wasn't real. Not a good feeling. Not cool, Joe.

This is basically the point in the movie when you really realize what it's all about. I actually *really* figured it out after watching it the second time which just made me cry more. You spend the whole movie trying to figure out what your own spark is, only to realize that a spark isn't a soul's purpose. A spark is your reason for living.

I find this to be so relatable, as most of this movie has been because sometimes it really feels like we're always seeking something more. Then when you do, you don't feel as satisfied as you'd expect, so you constantly search for more. It's a never-ending cycle we put ourselves in for no reason.

Dorothea explains it in such a beautiful way with this story: "I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to the older fish and says, 'I'm trying to find this thing they call the ocean.' 'The ocean?' says the older fish. 'That's what you're in right now.' 'This?' says the young fish. 'This is water. What I want is the ocean.'" It's just the perfect metaphor for how we're never satisfied with what we have, making us miss out on what's really there.

Joe starts to reminisce about his life while playing the piano and realizes that his spark has never actually been to play the piano. He remembers moments in his life where he truly felt his spark, like listening to music with his dad when he was younger or riding a bike around his neighborhood.

All of the memories during this scene are such a tear jerker. They really make you think back on your own life and moments where you felt your own spark for life. *sniffle*

When Joe goes back to save 22 from being a lost soul and realizes all of the "demons" she's been holding on to of negativity all of the previous mentors have told her. It really shows just how powerful your words can affect someone.

22 realizing she's ready to come live just makes my heart burst with happiness.

Obviously, Joe knows that he won't be able to go back down to Earth, but he knows 22 needs him for emotional support as she makes her way to live her life on Earth finally. My heart...

Even though he was still so young and had so much more life to live now that he's had a different mindset, he felt satisfied enough to accept that it was his time to go.

Realistically, we won't always live every single minute to the fullest, but taking more time out of our day to just appreciate living can really help you remember what your spark really is.