Cinderella
[sin-duh-rel-uh] 1. A heroine of a fairy
tale who is maltreated by a malevolent stepmother but achieves happiness and
marries a prince through the benevolent intervention of a fairy godmother.
So
let’s try again: 2. Role model for the ages.
A single line in Glamour mag this month
reminds us: Cinderella never asked for a
prince. She asked for a night off and a dress! This reminder changes
everything we consciously remember about the story! We know Cinderella suffered
great loss. We know she was mistreated but never complained; she felt gratitude.
We also know Cinderella had some dreams of a better day, but she always stayed
in the present and worked hard. She didn’t lay blame or get down for very long.
Her heart made wishes when she fell into an exhausted sleep each night. And what
Cinderella did get that fateful night was a fantastic
dress & a less than perfect pair of shoes. After a bit of bippity, boppity
boo, she took a risk on a pumpkin coach and some mice.
Her risk taking allowed her a front row seat to destiny dusting its fairy dust.
She stayed true to herself and had a magical evening. Always a rule follower,
her shoes almost didn’t get her home on time. (who among us can really run in
heels?!) So yes, Cinderella is a role model for me. She lived her life as best
she could, dreamed her dreams, took risks and thus allowed the fairy dusts of
serendipity and destiny to waft her way! Have no regrets. (if Cinderella had
gone back for that shoe, her story would have a had a different ending!)
Cinderella
3. Beautiful, graceful, brave, hopeful, grateful, kind & strong.
So
remember it’s all about all those qualities then begin wishing, dreaming &
asking for what you want. And she lived
happily ever after! Thank you Cinderella for the reminder!
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