Last night our electricity in our home went out, and stayed off the whole night. Literally the electricians were working on bringing it back to our neighborhood all night. Therefore, we got some candles. I went to my room, with my little candle giving me light, and began to write in my journal like I often do. I found myself having glimpses of the Victorian Age. Where they always had their little candles to bring light when they would write or read in the dark, since as we all know there was no electricity at the time.
For some reason I have always been drawn to that time period. If I could live in any different time, it would be then. There's something so honorable and beautiful to me about that time (not to mention, I think I would have loved the fashion! :]). Of course the longing is just rekindled every time I watch a movie from the era. I recently watched, Young Victoria, and boy did I just long to be living then. I think more then anything it was Victoria's character that really inspried me. She was so young when she took the throne, and barely knew anything, yet ruled with complete confidence. To me, it was a perfect example of someone who knew exactly who they were and exactly where they came from; their legacy, their inheritance. She sarted out knowing nothing about how to run a country, yet today she is remembered as one of the greatest Queens ever. When I look at her, I see perseverance, and an underlying knowing of who she was. I think without that, she would have failed all together. Of course she had her doubts about herself, but she would never give up or dwell on those things, she would just keep doing what she knew best to do.
Queen Victoria makes me want to be someone who rises above even what other people say I can do. One who knows her inheritance, her legacy; therefore allows nothing to stop her from succeeding.
If you haven't seen this movie, you totally should, as well as read a little about what Queen Victoria accomplished...it's quite amazing! For now, though, I leave you with the trailer!
Peace. Love. Joy.
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