“You don’t know who you are”, exclaimed Rafiki!! “Who am I?” asked Simba.
Do you remember this exchange from the Lion King (1994)? This by far is one of my favorite Disney cartoons. For those who have kids, we have probably watched this video so much until we can probably spout lines without thinking about it. But this particular scene finds Simba being confronted by Rafiki about who he is. If you remember, Simba ran away because his player hater uncle (Scar), killed Mufasa (Simba’s dad) and blamed young Simba for his death. Years passed, Simba befriends Timon and Pumbaa (a meercat and a warthog – which would be a nice meal for a lion…LOL). But they teach Simba the concept of leaving your worries behind and living a carefree life; Hakuna Matata. Simba meets up with his childhood sweetheart, Nala, and she informs him that he needs to reclaim his place as the King of Pride Rock. He runs into Rafiki and Rafiki affirms what Simba’s sweetheart says. He finally realizes he’s a king.
Why the blurb about Lion King? How many of us today are living beneath our potential because we do not know who we are? You are a king…you are a queen. Your kingdom is waiting for you to claim it. Kingdom? Yes, your kingdom is your destiny. Have you determined what that is? Are you doing that thing that brings you joy? For whatever reason, we have opted to simply live in the forest and be comfortable but not totally happy.
After Rafiki’s hands on approach (i.e. hitting Simba on the head with his stick), Simba began to race toward Pride Rock to claim his kingdom. What will it take to get you to realize who you are? Haven’t you lived long enough beneath your potential? Answer these two questions for me:
- Am I doing what brings me joy?
- Do I wake up every morning looking forward to do what I am doing?
If the answer to both of these questions is no, I would say, you have not found your destiny!! My friend, I am here to say, your kingdom, your destiny is waiting on you!!! Do not let it pass you by!!
you have been Motivated
Well done again Walter. Love it. Keep it going. Don’t forget about me either.
By: Amani on November 12, 2009
at 7:30 pm
Walter – what a wonderful post! It reminds me of a quote “Material success may result in the accumulation of possessions; but only spiritual success will enable you to enjoy them.” ~Nido Qubein…. It is the spiritual success that will actually bring the former but it is sometimes more elusive! Pay attention to how you are feeling, and keep in your mind where you want to be in life!
Enjoyed your post as usual!
Your Twitter buddy @VickiBerry
By: Vicki Berry on November 12, 2009
at 9:59 pm