Have you ever wondered what it felt like to get everything you’ve ever dreamed of? To cure cancer, be the President of the United States, fly to the moon, be on Broadway or maybe just meet the man you’ve been waiting for to sweep you off your feet, start a family and live happily ever after. I have, too, because who doesn’t want their own happy ending?
Ever since I can remember, I have loved everything Disney. I grew up watching all of the Disney princesses conquer the world and find their prince. So, of course, I would have high expectations when it comes to finding my own happy ending. Looking back at the princesses and the way my life is today I learned a few things.
It's OK to be ordinary.
Everybody knows the story of Cinderella. She was an ordinary girl whose mother passed away when she was very young, leaving her father to remarry. The beginning of Cinderella’s story has many similarities to children in today’s society. Many children lose their parents, by no fault of their own, as a result of addiction, abandonment, imprisonment and by much more.
While growing up, Cinderella worked hard for her accomplishments, but at the same time put up with a lot of bullying from her step-family. However, in the end her hard work and perseverance brought her out on top, with Prince Charming by her side to complete her happy ending. So, if you can relate to Cinderella’s life story, just know that with your hard work and positive outlook on life you too will be able to find your happy ending.
Fight for what you believe in.
Mulan was a young lady who grew up in a strict Chinese culture. She believed that protecting and representing her family was the honorable thing to do. Mulan pretended to be a man serving in the Chinese army in order to protect her father from further harm. She never gave up fighting for what she believed in, even after her identity as a woman was revealed.
In the end Mulan was able to get her happy ending by saving her country from war, honoring her family and getting the man of her dreams. So be like Mulan. Stand up for what you believe in and don’t be afraid to voice your opinion on matters you hold close to your heart.
Follow your heart.
Pocahontas fell in love with John Smith, but her father wanted her to marry a Native Indian warrior from their tribe. In today’s world, Pocahontas’ story is not as fictional as you might think. How many times have you walked into your local shopping mall or turned on your television and have seen interracial couples and families? Today, couples are not only adopting children in need from all over the world, but the couples themselves are becoming more and more diverse than they used to be, thus helping America to live up to its legacy of being the great melting pot.
If it were not for Pocahontas following her heart by marrying John Smith, instead of the Native Indian from her tribe, the respect of interracial couples in America may not be as high as it is today.
So don’t be afraid to be ordinary, stand up for what you believe in, follow your heart or anything else that makes you, you because in the end you too will find your happy ending.
