Admittedly, there have been a few times in my life wherein something I watched was a catalyst for change in how I lived my life or thought about my own potential.

That is, after all, what makes storytelling so powerful, isn’t it?
How it motivates change?

For example:

After seeing Star Wars (in the theater, yes, I’m that old), I was quite certain that if I tried hard enough, I could use the force and move stuff. I think my caregivers were concerned by the length of time I spent starting at tables.

The Little Mermaid convinced me to tie my feet together while swimming so I could “mer-swim” more authentically. Yep. Nearly drowned.

When I saw Braveheart, I converted to Catholicism ‘cause I totally wanted to play bagpipes in the highlands, get secretly married in rebellion of English authority, and paint my face blue. (No kidding, I started embroidering handkerchiefs for my betrothed even though I wasn’t betrothed.)

It was an episode of BayWatch that inspired me to buy my first motorcycle (embarrassing, but true.)

It’s possible the Matrix inspired me to buy my second.

Well….

 

I just saw Wonder Woman.

I’m only saying, IF I happen to show up somewhere donning a leather girdle, quiver, shield, and forearm cuffs (with thumbies), please don’t judge. I’m working something out…

It’ll be over soon.

 

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