Life Lessons from The Lion King

April 19, 2015

From the Oh My Disney blog

Like most humans, The Lion King was an important part of our young lives. We frolicked with Simba and Nala, laughed along with Timon and Pumbaa, and fast forwarded through that really sad part that we can’t even mention. We learned about right and wrong, the importance of following your heart, and some other things that we’re about list for you now:

1. Friends can help you get through anything.

Timon dances the hula in the lion king

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Especially when they know how to dance the hula.

2. Listen to your elders.

Simba and mufasa bond in the lion king

They have some pretty amazing advice.

3. If something feels like a bad idea, it probably is.

Simba and nala visit the elephant graveyard in the lion king

When your parents tell you to stay away from the elephant graveyard, it’s not a challenge, it’s sound advice.

4. We’re all a part of the circle of life.

Prince spotlight series simba

…And baby lions are adorable. Especially when they sneeze.

5. Friends come in all shapes and sizes.

Timon and pumbaa in the lion king

One’s a warthog and the other is a meerkat, but Timon and Pumbaa’s friendship is bigger than a difference in species.

6. A smile can be misleading.

The hyenas from the lion king

…And very creepy.

7. Anything can happen.

Rafiki in the lion king

Every day is a new opportunity to reach your full potential.

8. True love lasts forever.

Simba and nala share a sweet moment in the lion king

Even if you’re far away from your love, or haven’t met them yet, or ran away from home after a stampede and haven’t seen them in a while, there’s nothing that can break your bond with them.

9. Sarcasm is an art.

Sarcastic scar from the lion king

We learned all of our best comebacks from Scar.

10. Learn from the past, but don’t dwell on it.

Rafiki gives simba advice in the lion king

Rafiki’s words will live on forever.

What are your favorite life lessons from The Lion King?

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