What Mulan Taught Me About Courage, Identity, and Honor
Growing up, I loved Disney movies for their adventure, memorable characters, and inspiring stories. But as I have gotten older, I have found myself appreciating them for a different reason. Many of them contain lessons that continue to resonate long after childhood. One of those stories is Mulan . At its heart, Mulan is a story about courage. Not the kind of courage that comes from feeling fearless, but the kind that comes from doing what is right even when you are afraid. Mulan does not begin her journey believing she is a hero. She does not see herself as particularly strong or extraordinary. In fact, she often feels like she does not quite fit the expectations others have for her. I think many of us know what that feels like. There are seasons in life when it seems as though everyone else knows exactly who they are and where they belong while we are still trying to find our place. We compare ourselves to others and wonder if we measure up. We question whether we have what it ta...