I love movies. 

They give us new ways of looking at the world, and the more we dig into a film, the more we can glean from it. One movie that’s always been close to my heart is The Lion King. And I think this year’s remake is just as magical as the original. Not only was it immensely entertaining, but I also walked away reminded of, and connected to, 10 life lessons that can serve everyone.

•To be the king or queen of your own ‘Lion King’ journey, remember these lessons:

•We’re all connected in the circle of life. – Living in harmony and working together, keeps the world going ‘round. 

•There’s more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done. – Live your life to the fullest, but don’t overwhelm yourself. It’s about the journey, not the destination.

•Be careful who you take advice from. – Not everyone has your best interest in mind or knows what’s best for you.

•Things don’t always go as planned. – Life happens and everyone deals with daily problems, setbacks, and struggles.

•Hakuna Matata (No Worries)! – Don’t dwell on the past, don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember that good friends help you get through anything.

•It’s normal to have moments where you forget who you are. – Take your time, but know that running away doesn’t make your problems disappear.

•Let love in. – You are lovable just as you are. Don’t hold back, don’t hide, and don’t push it away.

•Lost loved ones will always be a part of you. – You can always connect to a memory or what you think they would do or say. 

•It’s never too late to find your way. – ’Til we find our place on the path unwinding, every moment is a new moment to choose who you want to be.

•Remember: “A hyena’s belly is never full.” – Be conscious of your consumption and our environment so it continues to be around for our children and generations to come.

Wishing you a week full of love and commitment to yourself!

Much love,
Mark

PS:  This is really just the tip of the iceberg from what I learned from The Lion King.  If you want to hear a more in-depth explanation on these bullets, plus 5 more lessons, and how I put them into practice in my own life, check out Episode 233 of People Being Real!

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