Over the weekend I saw the movie Maleficent and wanted to share some thoughts on this movie. There may be a few spoilers, but I will do my best to not ruin the movie for you.

When I originally saw the trailer I thought it looked dark, a large presence of evil and my eleven-year-old daughter said, “it looks scary. I don’t want to see it.” I was not sure I wanted to see it, but I then heard it was a sweet tale, so my curiosity was peaked and we went to see it. I would describe it as a beautiful tale of true love and forgiveness, with a definite dark splash of heartache and anger, but understandably so. You see a very dark depiction of Maleficent, and you understand why, but there is a storyline that draws you in and you begin to fall in love with her character, from beginning to end.

What I took away from the movie:

Everything is better when you heart is full of LOVE not HATE.

Selfishness brings about a darker side in anyone and that will begin to consume all things.

Looks can be deceiving. It is what is on the inside that matters most.

Evil resides in a heart full of hatred and anger. Be careful what you focus on, for in the world, it is easy to be consumed by such things.

Be aware of the energy you carry. Your power can be used for good or bad. 

Trust is a gift. Be careful who you give it to. Give it to those your heart allows in & even in those moments go a little deeper.

You cannot hide true beauty. True Beauty comes from within.

Friendship is a gift. A close friend is always a good thing. They can help you see beyond yourself.

True LOVE’s kiss isn’t always what you think it will be.

A change of heart is freedom in and of itself.

 

Forgiveness & True Love are the biggest take aways from this movie.

Peace and Love to you. -Heather