Life Is A Fairy Tale

I cannot believe it has been 2 long years since I wrote this article. Time sure flies like blue and yellow butterflies. I know you will enjoy this one!

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I didn’t have an evil stepmother or jealous stepsisters, and of course there was no prince or royal ball in my humble small town; however, as a little girl I felt like Cinderella, full of dreams, plans and good intentions, with seemingly no possibility to make them a reality.

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Or was there? I did not believe in fairy godmothers. That was not possible. At least, not for me.

Nowadays, I find myself a mother of two young daughters to whom I’ve read since they were in the womb.

Together we read books, fables, articles, magazines, and of course, fairy tales, over and over again.

My version of Cinderella has changed over the years, as I have come to the conclusion that fairy tales are not imaginary after all.

I know it sounds crazy, but, let us recap: when Cinderella found herself alone, although sad because of her circumstances, she told herself, “I would love to go to the royal ball tonight.”

This wish made it possible for her fairy godmother to appear in front of her. However, the wish did not make Cinderella ready for the ball and it certainly did not take her to a magical experience at the Royal Castle.

Instead, the fairy godmother actually commanded Cinderella to find mice, a rat, a pumpkin…

“Cinderella, without asking a word, gathered everything her god mother asked for.” The fairy godmother used her magic wand to turn it into what she needed, but before she warned her, “–You must return before midnight, the spell will be broken at that time.”

There are five key principles to analyze and reflect upon:

1. Cinderella had worked diligently and was certainly worthy of attending the ball.
2. Cinderella allowed herself to dream of the royal ball, a prince, and a fancy gown.
3. Cinderella, although skeptical at first, had faith in her fairy godmother and believed in the possibility of attending the ball.
4. Cinderella did not hesitate; she simply took action to make her dream come true.
5. As tempting as it may have been, Cinderella took the rules seriously and did not forget her promise.

This was not mere magic. Cinderella had a great opportunity and knew how to seize it. She had the preparation, vision, faith, diligence, and discipline that led her to live a reality beyond her dreams.
We often hear stories of people who are born with a “lucky star” and we do not stop to think that even to win the lottery someone has to actually have hope, make at least a small investment, and follow up on the results.

Furthermore, if you just randomly win any prize and you don’t believe you won’t and never claim it, can you enjoy it? You know the answer.

Life is a fairy tale.

Your fairy godmother is listening to that little voice inside you that allows doors to open where you never thought they’d be.

Your fairy godmother is your connection with the divinity that lies inside you when you recognize that you were created as an image of a God who has infinite power and wishes your absolute happiness.

Your fairy godmother is that person who shows up in your life as a messenger of peace, help, guidance and support, and brotherly or sisterly love.

Your fairy godmother is YOU receiving inspiration from above, believing and creating, and using the most obvious resources to overcome what troubles you.

Your fairy godmother is your willingness to share love, motivation, time and resources with others; she is your willingness to work hard rather than dismay.

“Cinderella and the Prince soon married and lived happily ever after in the palace.”
I can only imagine the comments from the townspeople. “Where did she come from?” “She’s so lucky” “The slipper fits and she marries a prince!” If only they knew Cinderella’s work, challenges, trials and patience…all before the happy ending.

Next time you witness or find out about someone’s “happy ending”, ask yourself, or better yet ask them about the Preparation, Vision, Faith, Diligence and Discipline that brought them to their final goal. You’ll be surprised.

Life is a fairy tale. You to can have a happy ending.

The Infinite Field Magazine
January 2010 Edition page 29, page 30

Founder of the Positive MOM® and creator of the S.T.O.R.Y. System: a blueprint to craft and share powerful stories that will transform your results and help others do the same. Dr. Elayna Fernández is a single mom of 4, an award-winning Storyteller, Story Strategist, and Student of Pain. She’s a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 5x TEDx speaker. She has spoken at the United Nations, received the President’s Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award, and was selected as one of the Top Impactful Leaders and a Woman of Influence by SUCCESS Magazine. Connect with Elayna at thepositivemom.com/ef and follow @thepositivemom. To receive a gift from Elayna, click HERE.

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