Real-Life Cinderellas
Posted on June 23, 2008
Filed Under Children's Books, Writing
And so goes the timeless tale of a beautiful and kind girl who fell into the unfortunate hands of her wicked stepmother and equally dumb and narcissistic stepsisters. There are different versions of this classic fairytale. But only one theme is imminent. That one is able to rise from his or her circumstances.
We may not need a Prince, who will whisk us away and bring us to our happily ever after. And we don’t need a glass slipper. (Who in his right mind would wear a glass slipper to a ball, anyway? I am not trying to mock the story, believe me. It’s perfect as it is, in a fantastical way.) We may need a help or two from our fairy godmothers. People who fuel our dreams. People who at one time or another gave support, a few words of wisdom, even just a smile that prodded us to go on… and stand firm and take our place in the scheme of things. Most importantly, we need to have initiative… the will to go and help our own self. To make one’s place and live up to it. We also need a sprinkle of good luck… and prayers. Lots of prayers.
Cinderella is not just a love story. When one rises above his circumstances, it is also one’s own life story. And those who empower others to reach their dreams… are the ones who make fairy tales come true.
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