What I Learned from the Movie The Woman King
What I Learned from the Movie The Woman King
The Woman King is a movie about the powerful all-female military corps of the ancient African kingdom of Dahomey. This film follows their journey as they fight off colonial powers and build a new nation with their unique beliefs, values, and culture. Through this story, we can learn how to be fierce in difficult times yet how to surrender to our truths, how to persevere despite the odds, and how to stand up for what we believe in.
Fierce in Difficult Times
The Woman King shows us that even in the face of adversity, strength can be found. During times of turmoil and uncertainty, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by fear or doubt. But this movie teaches us that we must stay focused on our goals and never give up no matter how hard things may seem. The female warriors of Dahomey are an inspiring example of what it looks like to stay determined even when faced with overwhelming odds. Their determination is an example that inspires us to remain fierce in difficult times.
Surrender to our Truths
In this film, I was once again confronted by the reality of many women still in our day and age who are completely absorbed by their masculine energy because of lack, fear or societal threats. How a majority of women actually take on those roles to become safe and secure yet by disengaging with a big part of their feminine energy they bury their truths. Surrendering to one’s truth and acknowledging our challenges fully is definitely a way to heal yet when we deny this part of ourselves we stay haunted by the fear, shame and/or regrets. There is no one way, however the needs of women all over the world rest in balance.
Perseverance Despite the Odds
The Woman King also demonstrates that perseverance can help us overcome any obstacle—no matter how daunting it might seem at first. The female warriors of Dahomey faced incredible odds, yet they kept fighting until they achieved their goal of protecting their homeland. This movie serves as a reminder that perseverance is key when it comes to achieving success—even if success seems impossible from the get go. One thing I want to emphasise here is that really this is what MANIFESTATION is about! It’s about not knowing whether you’ll be successful in your journey while still working and affirming day in day out your goals. You do not have to know how things will manifest, all you have to do is affirm, act purposefully daily and trust in the Universe/God/The Source.
Standing Up for What We Believe In
Finally, The Woman King shows us the power of standing up for what we believe in. The female warriors were willing to sacrifice everything—even their lives—for what they believed was right and just. They were not afraid to speak out against injustice or oppression, which ultimately led to the establishment of a new nation based on their own values and beliefs. This movie serves as an inspiration for all of us who want to make sure that our voices are heard and our beliefs respected!
The Woman King is a powerful story about fierceness, vulnerability, perseverance, and standing up for what you believe in. Its inspirational characters serve as an example for all of us who seek courage during difficult times or wish to make a difference in our world. This movie will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.
Final Reflections
Viola Davis’s character, General Naniska carried shame in her flesh, in her heart, in her spirit although the audience doesn’t find out till later in the film the reason why she gets flashbacks, sleep deprived … her past had been haunting her until she was confronted by it, even then she refused to face her truths until later on. What I found poignant in this story is not only the impact she has on all the women warriors, it was being confronted with myself as if I was looking at myself in a mirror.
Here is the absolute truth looking at myself, my sisters, my cousins, my nieces, my mother, my aunts, other family members and friends, I have identified a pattern that resurfaces time and time again.
This SHAME, we tend to be carrying so naturally like the air we breath. I’ve always seen the strength, the act of not showing weaknesses, now I see beyond, I can easily and clearly see the scars, the facade, the tears, the worries and the fear in myself and others too. I believe it is my purpose to lead women through their shadows the way I was able to do so for myself too.
Her daughter, Nawi, played by Thuso Mbedu was rejected all her life before she ended up at the military camp because she grew accustomed to rejection. Doing so meant, she rejection took as a cape of honour, making her feel like she was strong enough to overcome all no matter what life threw at her - even given her young age.That is also until she faced her ultimate truth, the one she didn’t see coming, the numbing feeling of pain however excruciating, she accepted her truth and within the compound of the tribe she felt safety like never before.
Once again, the narrative of strength surfaced, this time though the sense of greater good for the community surpassed all else.
Women are powerful, not only because they are the roots of humanity but also because they are the protectors, the nurturers and the fierce warriors of life. The fears however constantly present do not hold to the faith of better which is yet stronger than all else and with this blog I invite you to seek this faith in yourself too and to live a life in your purpose acknowledging your past hurts and healing for your good and the good of all!
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