Life - Defined by Disney

We have grown up with the characters of these movies and enjoy every new addition to the Disney family. Life lessons can always be found in a Disney movie.

Poof! Whad'ya need? Poof! Whad'ya need? - Genie
(I'm a single mom of four. I should just wear this on a t-shirt.)


Oo ooh ooh, I wanna be like you ooh ooh. - King Louie
(You might think the grass is greener but it still has to be mowed.)


I'm not worthless -- and I don't have fleas. - Aladdin.  
(Keep a healthy self perception.)


Hmm! Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch and they swim all over you! - Sebastian 
(Never lose eye contact with anyone who can look you in the eye.)


All it takes is Faith and Trust - Peter Pan
(Yep, that's all it takes.)

HAKUNA MATATA ...it means no worries - The Lion King
(This should be recited daily... perhaps spoken out loud hourly.)


The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it. - The Lion King
(How many knocks in the head do you need?)


Reach for the sky! - Woody 
(Dreaming should have no limits.)


Even miracles take a little time. - The Fairy Godmother
(Waiting... waiting.... waiting.)


What do you do when things go wrong? Oh! You sing a song!  - Snow White
(Sing in the grocery store. It makes people smile.)


The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all. - from Mulan
(Rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun. Growth happens... allow it.)







Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. - from Lilo and Stitch
(Love your family. They love deeply.)


In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. - Marry Poppins
(I try daily to convince my children of this.)


Wow, I wish I could speak whale. - Dory 
(There is greatness in us all if we only remember the words, I CAN.)


Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. - Dory
(Self motivation. Just don't talk to yourself out loud.)


Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Zip-A-Dee-A!! My oh my what a wonderful day!!! - from Song of the South
(Happiness is saying fun words. Oh, this one will stick with you, so sing... or whistle.)


To infinity, and beyond! - Buzz Lightyear
(Always have a destination.)


If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true. - from Cinderella
(What's holding you back?)

Genie: [grows to a gigantic size] PHENOMENAL COSMIC POWERS! [shrinks down inside the lamp]   

Itty-bitty living space!

(Make the most of your situation.)

When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.  - Pinocchio
(Red Ferrari, red ferrari, red ferrari, red ferrari.)


Aladdin before the magic carpet ride to Jasmine, "Do you trust me?"
(Find a man with a magic carpet and I'll trust him.)


No matter what happens. I'll always be with you. Forever. - from Pocahontas
(We will always carry those we love in our hearts.)


Andy: [taking a last look at his toys before he heads off to college] "Thanks, guys. " 
(This one added just because I heard all the adults in the theater "sniff" and this post made possible by fabulous facebook friends.)