(Re)Discover Disney

I am a product of the 90s. Looking back on that time, it seems like it could not have even been real. There were some wacky trends and popular brands. We had neon colored jackets, boy bands, and some wacky cartoons. I loved growing up in this time period. It was like a fantasy. Any children’s toy and program took you to an entire different world and inspired your imagination. During the 90s, Disney was a powerhouse in the cartoon movie business. It came out with classic movies, probably too many to count. Now, it continues to wow audiences and grow exponentially over time. love Disney for many reasons: It has memorable characters, feel good movies, and lines I could quote for days.
I have started looking back on past works I experienced as a child. I have read books from my high school years and watched kids movies from growing up. It is giving me a new, fresh perspective. on things I have become aware of new themes and lessons these works have waiting for adults in their stories. I Above all, Disney movies always had underlying messages. They always carried inspiring and positive messages for their viewers intended to improve their lives. Below, I explain some of my favorite core themes Disney consistently uses in its content and have come to appreciate recently.
Life is No an Easy Journey: Life is tough. We find ourselves in difficult situations and sometimes do not know what to do. It is important to acknowledge that life is not easy and we will go through difficult times.
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” –Rapunzel (Tangled)
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” — The Emperor (Mulan)
“Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” — Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas)
“Change is good.” — Rafiki (The Lion King)
“The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.” — Remy (Ratatouille)
Be Brave: These difficult life situations move us to act. We can choose our path and how we approach life difficulties. Sometimes, being brave is the most important action you can take.
“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” — Zeus (Hercules)
“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Winnie the Pooh (Pooh’s Most Grand Adventure)
“Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” — Merida (Brave)
“I’m only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble.” — Mufasa (The Lion King)
“Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” — Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
Choose Happiness: Optimism and happiness is a mindset. Happiness does not come from outside or external sources. It comes from you. The way we think about our lives and world creates happiness.
“Happiness is the richest thing we will ever own.” — Donald Duck
“Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” — Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
Hakuna Matata” _Timon & Pumba (The Lion King)
“Just think of happy thoughts, and you’ll fly” -Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
I’m Feeling happy, which is a big deal for me” -Marlin (Finding Nemo)
Just Try: The abundance of choices in life make it easy to be lazy. The internet, food delivery, and the convenience of home make it simple to never leave your front door and try new things. Fear and the unknown occur when we have to do something new. But, we cannot go anywhere if we stay where we are!
“All it takes is faith and trust.” — Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
“You control your destiny — you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” — Merida (Brave)
“Life’s not a spectator sport. If watchin’ is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without ya.” — Laverne (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
“Believe you can, then you will.” — Mulan (Princess Stories)
“Today is a good day to try.” — Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Obviously, these are just a few examples of the powerful core themes Disney portrays through its movies. Can you name others? Comment below! As Always, Eat, Move, and Improve!