fairy tales.

fairy tales are just that. tales. stories about those things both fair and unfair in our lives. 

so when you are a unique person and you have unique friends crazy things occur in conversation. so in this conversation with a friend of mine, they asked me which fairy tale hero do i identify with the most? i guess i haven't really thought of that question in that light before. i have definitely correlated my life experience to the likes of edward scissorhands, and the likes. however, to think of a fairy tale "prince" was not on my highest thought about character references. 

so i surveyed a few fairy tales noticing their heros. first let me tell you that it seems that they all at some point sing duets with their loves and kiss them to waken them from some dark deathly spell. i don't think this is a stretch. I think most men desire to find women who they can complement and ultimately awaken with love. 

however, most of these princes didn't know who they were if it was written on their tights. they all have serious identity issues and most do not have the internal fortitude to do what is right, they must be prodded like cattle towards the fair maiden. although this resonates reality, i wish it weren't true. it is ridiculous that the man rarely knows who he is, while the princess is always so sure. men, find your identity. secondly, don't delay in pursuing your hearts desire. be bold and have courage. love is worth it. 

i thus say all this to say that i found myself longing to be like peter pan. he lives in a dream world with little responsibility. he is not a prince, so he has no kingdom, he just enjoys life and flies around initiating those people who are open to experiencing more than what they know. he is a rescuer, a savior, a suitor. however, he never finds love. he also never commits. because he would never sacrifice his world for another. so i think i have hints of peter, but he wasn't one that i would say would be my choice. 

another that i considered was the beast(prince) from Beauty and the Beast. he's ugly, misunderstood, harsh, and needs to be coached in order for him to be the man. through some of this coaching and development, he reveals his heart and his willingness to sacrifice his selfishness for another. in the end, he is transformed and gets the girl. 

so i guess in many ways, i appreciate these wonderful, ridiculous fairy tales in that i learn so much about human nature from them. hopefully you will ask yourself the question of who are in the stories that are told and what does that say about you? 

-peaks out.