I recently went to the movies and saw "Mufasa" with four of my grandchildren. I was struck that the movie was the telling of the grandfather's life story to his grandchild. The grandchild was going through an emotionally challenging point in his young life and by telling the story of his grandfather's life, it gave hope and courage to the grandchild when they really needed it.
By telling the grandfather's story, the grandchild was encouraged to overcome his current fears. His grandfather's story made it clear that we all have challenges to overcome. We will all be faced with fearful moments. Times that will test us. But when a young person learns how a grandparent overcame difficult times, the grandchild's hope is restored. They are inspired to keep going.
There are good lessons demonstrated in the movie about leadership, courage, love, envy, respect and bravery that are brought out in well told story with adventure, suspense, villains and moments of thrilling action.
Write your life stories and help your grandchildren. Create your own Pride Rock.
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