We can use Hakuna Matata as a tool for accepting life and all its difficulties while creating compassion for ourselves and others. Hakuna Matata (aka “no worries”): this is an obvious one, but can’t go unaddressed! It is important to acknowledge and process difficult situations in life, but becoming consumed by them keeps us suffering unnecessarily. Of course not enough to eliminate the trauma itself, these connections likely protected Simba from what could have been exacerbated, lifelong mental health problems. Having Timon and Pumba as buddies when he transitioned away from home as well as feeling welcomed and accepted by his family upon return helped Simba understand he is not alone. This traumatic experience is far oversimplified in the movie, but it shows how important a supportive network can be as part of the healing process. Healing trauma with connection: as a young cub, Simba is told by his uncle Scar that he is responsible for his fathers death and then tells him to “run away and never return.” Simba grows up believing this to be true and becomes convinced he could never be a worthy king. Eight Northern Indian Pueblos - Circle of Life Information provided by: the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department The Family Services program provides individual and family counseling for Native American children, adolescents, and adults covered by Medicaid. Putting forth a more conscious effort could drastically improve the fate of our pride lands ? consumption of meat and fish, use of plastics, driving a car, etc.) have a lasting impact. We often do not realize that our collective daily decisions (e.g. This quickly causes the once flourishing pride lands to become decimated. In the movie, Scar encourages the hyenas to begin over hunting after he takes the throne.
It is important to be aware of our actions and remember that our choices not only affect us, but all other living things on earth.
This is something us humans have lost touch with overtime. The Circle of Life: Mufasa teaches Simba that we are all connected on this planet. I want to point out the maybe-obvious-but-often-overlooked life lessons in this heart wrenching story we all love:
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I found myself smiling, crying, dancing and singing the entire time!īut enough of the movie review. You can’t beat the original but I was pleasantly surprised with how well they stayed true to the original story and characters. Given that I haven’t stopped listening to the soundtrack since (Hakuna Matata and Can You Feel the Love Tonight are basically on repeat in my head), it’s safe to say I pretty much loved it.
So when I entered the theater Saturday I kept my expectations low, hoping to enjoy seeing my favorite Disney movie in live action form. Have you seen the new Lion King? ? I often hesitate to see a remake of a childhood classic because it usually fails to satisfy my nostalgia.