I hope you're happy in the end. I hope you're happy, my friend. - Defying Gravity, Wicked  What Can We Learn from Wicked?In Wicked, Elphaba's story is likely to resonate with anyone who felt different or misunderstood as they grew up. But it would be especially meaningfully for those of us who are highly sensitive healers. She was ostracized not just for her green skin, but for her powerful magic - a gift that made others uncomfortable simply because it made her extraordinary. Spoiler Alert Her journey leads her to an important realization: the very magic she was shamed for became her source of power when she finally embraced it fully. Her freedom came not from changing who she was, but from accepting her true self. This resonates so deeply with the path of comfort-centered healing. When we create space for self-acceptance through gentle rituals, we give ourselves permission to rediscover our own magic - those innate gifts we might have hidden away because they made us feel too different, too sensitive, or too much. Comfort rituals offer their own kind of magic. Wrapped in softness and steeped in self-love, we find the courage to be who we really are. These quiet moments of tender self-care can become portals that empower us to see our sensitivity not as a burden, but as the source of our own magic. Like Elphaba did, we can redefine ourselves - not by defying gravity, but by creating those gentle moments where we allow our authentic selves to take flight in our everyday lives. The TakeawayThe truth of who we are is not defined by the way others see us or react to us. We redefine ourselves when we can finally see ourselves clearly, and that can happen more easily in moments of comfort and emotional self-care. See you next time! Love, Jeanine ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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1/20/2025 03:50:06 pm
I think you'd instantly get it, Martha, and would like it. But it is very emotional. You'd likely be very moved toward the end. One of the scenes is a kind of goodbye scene, which also is very moving. 1/20/2025 12:06:15 pm
I havent seen Wicked but wow you have described this beautifully and you have me interested! Lovelly choice of words :) 1/20/2025 03:53:52 pm
Yes, that's true! If you like musicals, it might be a good one to see with your son. Teenagers can certainly relate to or emphasize with not being accepted for who you are. 1/20/2025 02:07:27 pm
I loved this post! Finding comfort in unexpected ways really resonated with me. For me, crochet brings that same joy and ease. 1/20/2025 03:58:10 pm
Oh that's great, Jasmine! In thinking about this post, I was reminded of how comfort empowers & frees me in my own life. The cup of tea, a yummy candle, the couch and blanket, a book to read or a movie to watch - it feels like me, all around me. But also, the moments of delight, over and over again, feel like me too. Like "oh, this is so me!" I can see how something you love, like crocheting, could do that for you, amidst the feeling of peace. 1/20/2025 02:16:36 pm
I saw "Wicked" about a month ago, and I found myself very drawn to the character of Elphaba. I loved her passion and her energy and her power. She exuded female power and that was incredible. Plus she knew herself and she was comfortable with being who she was. That's something for me to do. I'm not quite there yet, but life is a journey so, at some point.... who knows? 1/20/2025 04:01:25 pm
Alice, I believe you will get there. Because it's not an all-at-once kind of thing. It builds over time. I bet you have moments of it already. That's what's happening for me, and I am having more and more of them. But my message is that you can create them! You can set yourself up to have moments where you love the experience of being you. And then once you've had them, you know they will return. 1/20/2025 09:41:59 pm
Hi Jeanine, I enjoyed this post. I watched Wicked a few days ago and although it was not what I envisioned, I definitely related to Elphaba and her story. And, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the story of the "wicked" witch told from a different point of view. 1/29/2025 04:56:31 pm
Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, too, and found it meaningful! You're so right, it was very inspiring. And it resonated so strongly, it felt like it was happening to me, too. 1/20/2025 11:24:41 pm
Great review and pairing with self care, Jeanine! 1/29/2025 04:59:44 pm
Those discounts are so awesome! I went for $6 on a Tuesday. Interesting about the book. Sounds like it's not for me. I've heard others say they didn't like the book but loved the movie.
Brenda Marie Fluharty
1/22/2025 04:55:51 pm
I have yet to see Wicked, but it sounds like a good movie. 1/29/2025 05:00:44 pm
Ooh, Brenda, if you do go, I can't wait to hear what you think about it!! Leave a Reply. |
Hi, I'm JeanineSpiritual guide, intuitive, and comfort ritual creator. I help lightworkers stay grounded, peaceful, and soul-aligned. Try a comforting ritual (free) or explore the Fearless Lightworker Toolkit. 
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