Have Courage and Be Kind

My family and I had a family movie night last Sunday evening. We went to see Disney's  'Cinderella'. Since I have three girls I anticipate many ventures that involve princess movies and popcorn in my future.

I was pleasantly surprised that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It was refreshing to watch a movie without the requisite language issues, necessary nudity, or expansive technological special effects. It was just a great all around movie with a great storyline and pretty decent acting.

At the end as we were about to exit the movie I had a great feeling of 'wowness'! What a great movie that I could feel great about bringing my children to see. The message of the movie also was one of morals and values that aligned with our family: Courage, Kindness and ultimately forgiveness.

What is great now that I am thinking back to the movie is that there was loss and hard work. Ella had to endure quite a bit of tragedy and difficulty before she reached her ballroom moment. I appreciate that movies can help instill this principle into our kids. For most of us life doesn't come on a 'silver platter'. It takes perseverance, persistence and courage to face difficulties and ultimately forgiveness to not carry situations with you wherever you go.

I think we have forgotten the power in those three small words, 'I forgive you'. What was amazing was that Cinderella didn't wait for a reply. It was very evident that she dropped that weight on Madame as she left her home. I also think it is important to note that she left the home she had always known in lieu of moving forward and being with her prince.

Often we can't let go. We hold on to 'things' that are just that 'things' and do not progress into a future that can be so much better if we would be willing to let go.

I would encourage everyone to see this great version of the Disney classic. You will not be disappointed. I'm not usually one for a romance movie, except on date nights, but this is one that may initially remind us of the cartoon fiction version of 'Cinderella' but has some very non-fiction applications and encouragements!

Have Courage and Be Kind!

jamie

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