Source: http://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/oct/06/the-lion-king-3d-film-review
I recently went to see The Lion King Musical and was inspired by the story. The Lion King, a story about a lion cub named Simba, whose power hungry Uncle Scar, killed his father, convinced Simba it was his fault, and told him to run away from his problems into the jungle. There are some days where I feel just like Simba, where I think running away is the only answer to my problems. And I'm sure there are days where you feel similar as well. But Simba eventually had to face his problems, and was able to save Pride Rock. And just like Simba, we too need to face our problems and find ways to sustain ourselves in tough times.
When Simba decided to face his Uncle Scar and come head on with his problems he had his family and friends, a crazy monkey named Rafiki, and faith in his strength of mind, to help sustain himself. You could say that these things were his Hakuna Matata. The things that helped him realise he didn't need to worry because he would be able to deal with these issues. This got me thinking, what things do I use to sustain myself? What do I do to conquer my own Pride Rock? What makes my Hakuna Matata?
There are three things that always get me through.
1. Friends
2. Sad Movies
3. Reading Books
Friends.
Just like Simba I rely on my friends. There is nothing better than asking hearing a different perspective on your situation from them or even just hanging out to take your mind off what's going on. And getting a hug from your friend is probably the best thing of all. My friends always find ways to make me laugh and help me realise that, hey maybe things aren't all that bad.
Source: http://youqueen.com/life/personal-development/how-to-want-what-you-have-and-adopt-the-attitude-of-gratitude/
Sad Movies.
As strange as it may sound, when things aren't going all that well I like to sit and watch sad movies. There is something oddly therapeutic about crying your eyes out to The Note Book, sobbing loudly whilst watching Titanic or balling when Mufasa is pushed off the cliff in The Lion King. I find that watching sad movies lets me release my stress and sadness. I walk away feeling clearer and can face the challenge with a more open mind.
Source: http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/weight-maintenance/gaining-weight-blame-your-favorite-tearjerkers
Reading Books.
When I read, I lose myself in another world. I imagine myself sitting and watching the whole story unfold in their world. When I read Harry Potter, I was at Hogwarts watching it all happen. When I read Twilight, (I was young, I didn't realise how terrible it was) I was at Forks High School with Bella and Edward. Books let me distract myself from what I'm having to deal with. Instead I deal with the imaginary problems of the characters in the books.
Source: http://www.futureofeducation.com/profiles/blogs/7-inspiring-and-motivational-books-to-read-in-2015
These things are what make up my Hakuna Matata, my problem free philosophy. They help me worry and stress less, and just deal with the problem head on. Everyone has their own Hakuna Matata in their lives. Identifying them helps us deal with stressful situations and sustain ourselves. So today, I leave you with a question.
What does Hakuna Matata mean to you?
Source: LionKingSongs
