This weekend while I was watching the Wizard of Oz for some reason Dorothy stuck in my mind and I began to reflect on her whole character in the movie. Although a bit talkative at times and at times a little scared she was a pretty cool young girl with some great characteristics. Dorothy was determined, didn't take crap from anyone, stood up for her friends when she needed too, was kind, loved to meet new people and wanted the best for her friends.
Dorothy had a good heart and on her journey she met some really interesting people on her that became her friends and she protected and stood up for them but they all walking together on a journey but they were all seeking something different. Life is the same way we meet new friends but we are all on a journey seeking different things. We also encounter some other interesting people who we can't really understand why they are the way they are, maybe they are just miserable with their lifes or want what you have, who knows what their reason is. These negative people represent the wicked witch of the west that wants to see us fail and steal our ruby red heels. You can't let these negative Nelly's get in the way of your journey they may try to get in the way but don't let them stand up for yourself like Dorothy did.
Obsticles will come your way and you may be a little scared at times but you have to have determination to want to succeed, just as Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow. This group of 4 friends were determined to get to Emerald City no matter what. Getting what they really wanted pushed them to do other things beyond what they ever imagined. During their journey they never gave up they focused on their goals.
Life is very interesting but always remember be true to yourself, don't take crap from anyone, stand up for yourself. Whatever happens on your journey whether you fail or succeed always remember to be kind to your friends, be there when they need you, give them that confidence boost they need, give them advice when they need it or be a shoulder to cry on, stand up for them when you need too and walk with them hand in hand on their journey because they will do the same for you one day.
