A man walks up to 2 bricklayers.
When he asks the 2 bricklayers what they were doing,
the first bricklayer responded, “I’m laying bricks.”
The second bricklayer responded, “I’m building a great cathedral.”
What do I tell others when I’m asked what I am doing?
I give them the answer "great" (but there's so much more).
I stop myself because I assume they won't understand my enthusiasm of building a great cathedral.
With this example I can explain to others.
More importantly, what do I tell myself?
Every day is exciting because I am laying Brick by Brick
to build myself a beautiful Palace that has gorgeous views of the ocean and the mountains.*
I am creating, reinventing myself on a daily basis.
Like a phoenix. Death and rebirth at least once a day.
It's a challenge. It's thrilling. Sometimes I don't even know where I am.
The fun is figuring out how and using what game or tools to get me back home
Like a phoenix. Death and rebirth at least once a day.
It's a challenge. It's thrilling. Sometimes I don't even know where I am.
The fun is figuring out how and using what game or tools to get me back home
(magical wand, ruby red shoes, or bibbity bobbity boo).**
Nothing in life can compare to the journey into my soul and self mastery.
I will delete the story in my head that people don't understand.
I will share with whoever asks and tell them the brick story.
Nothing in life can compare to the journey into my soul and self mastery.
I will delete the story in my head that people don't understand.
I will share with whoever asks and tell them the brick story.
I am building myself a magnificent palace on an island.
They may not understand. It's ok.
They may not understand. It's ok.
As long as there's a slight possibility I will awaken or spark their dreams and desires.
Then I have succeeded.
THIS IS MY LIFE'S PURPOSE.
Thank you all of you for creating this wonderful safe space where I can continue to grow.
* ~ * *
*This palace isn't my ultimate creation.
However, it has crossed my path many times and I just realized it is one of my bricks.
As a child I found an animated drawing of something very similar to Mont St. Michel
(which I didn't know was real). To me it looked like a castle floating on clouds.
Yet I drew water at the bottom of the castle because it felt right even though didn't make sense.
I've seen pictures of Mont St Michel a few times and just acknowledged it.
Last week, I watched "Mindwalk" the movie (about Quantum continuity)
where they walked all over this island.
Then it hit me like a lightbulb. This is where I will visit on my next trip to Europe. My main focus.
There is something there for me to explore, to savor, to take in and learn.
**The magical reference is thanks to reading a Disney newsletter right before I read about the bricks building a castle. It's funny how things happen at the right time to create the right spark.
I am amazed at the creator's courage to take a leap of faith and follow his heart and creativity.
I am amazed at the creator's courage to take a leap of faith and follow his heart and creativity.
He did not allow fear or environment to affect his dreams. What fascinates me the most is his ability to tell a story in a different way to elicit emotional responses from his audience." He brought magic back to people at a difficult time. He was also teaching us "The Secret" through animated films. This is my way of paying respect to someone I greatly admire.
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
From Disney Newsletter:
Insider: How did "Cinderella" influence other Disney animated films?
Dave: If "Cinderella" hadn't been a success, there probably would not have been any other Disney animated features. Walt had just gone through a difficult decade, notable for World War II, and ... the company had had major financial problems. After" Bambi," in 1942, Walt had been unable to get the financing for another full-length animated feature, so he had to be satisfied with package features, like "Melody Time," which combined a number of short cartoons. Finally, by the end of the decade, he had been able to scrape together enough cash to do "Cinderella," and the whole future of Disney animated features rested on its success.
Can you talk a little about what added to the story?
The tale of Cinderella was well-known, so mainly Walt had to find a new way of telling it, and he accomplished that by introducing additional strong characters, such as Gus and Jaq and the other mice, the birds, Bruno the dog, and Lucifer the cat. They helped carry major parts of the story. Walt also added the King and the Grand Duke to the tale. Nothing showed off the abilities of animation over live action more than the exciting transformation of Cinderella and the Pumpkin Coach by the Fairy Godmother.
Why do you think "Cinderella" has resonated so much with audiences?
"Cinderella" tells a timeless tale—the poor, abused, downtrodden little girl who has great hopes and aspirations, and despite those who try to hold her back, is finally able to fulfill those aspirations in an even grander scale that she could have ever hoped. So many people yearn for the same magic that the story has continued to be meaningful to generation after generation.
Dave: If "Cinderella" hadn't been a success, there probably would not have been any other Disney animated features. Walt had just gone through a difficult decade, notable for World War II, and ... the company had had major financial problems. After" Bambi," in 1942, Walt had been unable to get the financing for another full-length animated feature, so he had to be satisfied with package features, like "Melody Time," which combined a number of short cartoons. Finally, by the end of the decade, he had been able to scrape together enough cash to do "Cinderella," and the whole future of Disney animated features rested on its success.
Can you talk a little about what added to the story?
The tale of Cinderella was well-known, so mainly Walt had to find a new way of telling it, and he accomplished that by introducing additional strong characters, such as Gus and Jaq and the other mice, the birds, Bruno the dog, and Lucifer the cat. They helped carry major parts of the story. Walt also added the King and the Grand Duke to the tale. Nothing showed off the abilities of animation over live action more than the exciting transformation of Cinderella and the Pumpkin Coach by the Fairy Godmother.
Why do you think "Cinderella" has resonated so much with audiences?
"Cinderella" tells a timeless tale—the poor, abused, downtrodden little girl who has great hopes and aspirations, and despite those who try to hold her back, is finally able to fulfill those aspirations in an even grander scale that she could have ever hoped. So many people yearn for the same magic that the story has continued to be meaningful to generation after generation.
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