I’m a sucker for the Disney Classics . And though I appreciate a good Studio Ghibli , there’s something so well-balanced and simply comprehensive about the Grimm Faerie Tales . Especially those retold through the very rose-tinted lenses of the World of Disney .
Simple storyline – good girl ,bad world , her blindness to it all and an incurable optimism and kindness even in the face of mistreatment . Always believing that “her prince will come”. As a kid , we appreciate the beauty ,the music and the enchantment . As adults , we think it offensive that the main character always hopes to fulfill her dreams through this “prince” .
Until , at some point , we wonder- were these stories adapted by Disney to protect womxn from the villains and unfavourable plots of the real world ? By reminding us to “keep on believing” in the “dream that you wish” . To wish upon stars and allow the universe to come to your aid even in the final hour . When all the magic wears off , you’ll still find that the magic that brings you to the time and place you desired to be , is nothing compared to the magic you have inside . That it’s that very magic that’ll keep attracting your dreams until they come searching far and wide , for the girl who dropped the glass slipper .
As womxn , we’re no strangers to generational and perpetual manipulation and abuse. It’s so deeply rooted in our cultures , our stories , our laws and even in our sense of self . We’re no stranger to the world always taking on the role of an evil stepmother who raises us , in the end , yet treats us like shit .
This is the story of our lives !
The antidote ? Believe . That your dreams will come true . Because in every one of those stories , there’s a happily ever after wherein the bad wolves and wicked witches and evil huntsmen are vanquished .
Also ,when you are loved , truly. And one single person shows you what love really looks like when you’re the one receiving it . One by one , the layers of generational curses and lies and manipulation will begin to surface . Like demons . And only love , is strong enough to lay them to ashes . To nullify the crippling beliefs and ,if you let it , the curse that keeps you down in life . The tricks of society that were designed to keep you asleep for years , will lose their power over your destiny. Because love proves them untrue and unreal.
Who’s the prince in the story of your life ? Let them love you as you love them and let yourself believe ♡
