Rapunzel is quite easily my favorite Disney princess of all time. She’s adventurous, adorable, curious and has long blonde hair (like me).The original story of Rapunzel dates back to as early as 1634 and there have been several adaptations of it since then. As we all know, it later became an animated Disney film in 2010 with the title “Tangled.”
There are several life lessons "Tangled" taught me:
1. Step out of your comfort zone.
“Life begins outside of your comfort zone.” Leave the tower.
2. Never give up.
Push through the struggles. Face every challenge head-on. Rapunzel never gave up hope on seeing the floating lanterns. Her parents never gave up hope that their daughter would someday return home.
3. Life is full of small, memorable moments.
Enjoy the sunshine, drink your coffee slowly, and stop and smell the flowers. Notice the small things in life.
4. It’s okay to miss home.
You will go to college and eventually move away from home. Life happens. It's okay to miss where you came from.
5. Be fearless.
Take risks and be brave. It will almost always pay off. Even if it means tying a mysterious (yet handsome) guy to a chair with your hair.
6. Listen.
Stories, advice, music, fairy tales. Listen to everything. Take it all in.
7. Resist the smolder.
It's hard, I know.
8. Making friends with animals always pays off.
They’re great listeners and are fun to play dress-up and hide and seek with.
9. Pursue your passion.
Fill your life with happiness. Do what you love.
10. Change is good.
Even changing your hair color.
11. Not even the tallest tower can stop a dream.
If Rapunzel can escape her tower and visit the floating lanterns with Flynn Rider, you can chase your dream too. Believe in yourself.
12. Things aren’t always as they seem.
Mother Gothel kidnapped Rapunzel as a baby and pretended she was her mother for 18 years. The Snuggly Duckling sounded adorable, then was scary, then was actually awesome. Do your research, and never assume.
13. Find a hobby.
Painting, candlestick making, baking, brushing her hair. Find something you love and stick with it.
14. “That’s the good part I guess. You get to find a new dream.”
Always push yourself and pursue your passions. Never stop dreaming.
15. Frying pans can be used as weapons.
The more you know.
