With the anticipation of the final Harry Potter movie coming out, I figured it would only be right that I took a second to relate Harry Potter to all of us. I'm proud to say that I've read all of the books multiple times, and the most obvious lesson to me throughout the whole series is the importance of allowing our friends to help us with our life journey. This couldn't be clearer than in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." By the way, have no fear, there are only a few small spoilers.
We all have our life journey that we are meandering through. Some moments are all sunshine and rainbows, some are dull and uneventful, while others are full of trials which require friends to help us get through. As I was reading Deathly Hallows, I was struck by how Harry acts as he is carrying the locket. His best friends are there with him, yet he feels so lonely, mainly because of the power of the locket horcrux. Similarly, perhaps you can think of a time when it felt like you, too, had a horcrux locket around your neck. Maybe it's because you don't feel pretty enough, strong enough, or smart enough. Maybe it's because of family issues or you're battling an addiction. To make matters worse, we may tell ourselves lies like "I'm the only one who can bare this burden," or "no one knows what I'm going through, they can't help me."
Understand that without the help of Ron and Hermione, Harry would've never gotten even close to completing his journey. In fact it was because of Ron, and someone else who will remain unnamed for spoiler purposes, that Harry was able to get the "Sword of Gryffindor" and destroy the locket. In the same fashion, our friends, family members, mentors, etc. are here for us to "hand us the Sword of Gryffindor," and help us destroy our "horcrux." Also, thanks to Hermione's knowledge and intelligence, the group was able to piece the mysteries together. Again, just like there are people in our lives who can hand us the sword, there are people who can help us put the pieces of the puzzle together—people who can help us through the knowledge that they have acquired through experiences. We just need to have the courage and the humility to say "I need help."
The outcome of the Harry Potter series would be much different had Harry not befriended Ron and Hermione. Harry thought he was lonely when he was with his friends, but imagine how lonely he would've been hunting for horcruxes by himself. Now look at your life. Look at all the people who are reaching out, ready to help! Welcome them to accompany you on your journey and, when need be, let them help you destroy your horcruxes.
LIVE it up!
-ZZ-
We all have our life journey that we are meandering through. Some moments are all sunshine and rainbows, some are dull and uneventful, while others are full of trials which require friends to help us get through. As I was reading Deathly Hallows, I was struck by how Harry acts as he is carrying the locket. His best friends are there with him, yet he feels so lonely, mainly because of the power of the locket horcrux. Similarly, perhaps you can think of a time when it felt like you, too, had a horcrux locket around your neck. Maybe it's because you don't feel pretty enough, strong enough, or smart enough. Maybe it's because of family issues or you're battling an addiction. To make matters worse, we may tell ourselves lies like "I'm the only one who can bare this burden," or "no one knows what I'm going through, they can't help me."
Understand that without the help of Ron and Hermione, Harry would've never gotten even close to completing his journey. In fact it was because of Ron, and someone else who will remain unnamed for spoiler purposes, that Harry was able to get the "Sword of Gryffindor" and destroy the locket. In the same fashion, our friends, family members, mentors, etc. are here for us to "hand us the Sword of Gryffindor," and help us destroy our "horcrux." Also, thanks to Hermione's knowledge and intelligence, the group was able to piece the mysteries together. Again, just like there are people in our lives who can hand us the sword, there are people who can help us put the pieces of the puzzle together—people who can help us through the knowledge that they have acquired through experiences. We just need to have the courage and the humility to say "I need help."
The outcome of the Harry Potter series would be much different had Harry not befriended Ron and Hermione. Harry thought he was lonely when he was with his friends, but imagine how lonely he would've been hunting for horcruxes by himself. Now look at your life. Look at all the people who are reaching out, ready to help! Welcome them to accompany you on your journey and, when need be, let them help you destroy your horcruxes.
LIVE it up!
-ZZ-
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