Mufasa : The Lion King

Comong soon on Disney +

I've been looking forward to seeing this movie, because of the impact Simba's story has had on me since childhood, the characters, and my love of animals.

I was also curious to see if it would have quality and
content in addition to the spectacular images in the trailer.

I was very pleasantly surprised; it has both, and Mufasa's story is very good. The images and landscapes are beautiful and realistic.

That was confirmed by my four-legged friend, Benny, my occasional viewing partner; he was absorbed in the animal scenes and landscapes; at times I was surprised by how attentively he watched.


It has very relevant content and context, from which we can learn and connect to our own life experiences.

It is a magical film with a pleasant atmosphere that beautifully combines the past and the present.
It's a story about the flow of life and shows how connected we are to each other, how, together, we are stronger, and how weak we are when we separate.


Mufasa is the main character, and we see his journey and how he follows his mission.

The story of Mufasa is an unfolding of a life lived with challenges and a journey through which we can come to know our purpose and how to fulfill it. And at the same time, respect life, the challenges we face, the losses we suffer, and how we can move forward by being curious, open, receptive to the outside environment and, importantly, how we listen to our conscience and senses, which guide us.

The script and story show us the consequences of both approaches:
1. Mufasa's story is difficult and challenging; he does everything possible to keep his loved ones close, make friends, serve and protect them.

2. In contrast, we see how one can collapse, succumbing to competition, hatred, frustration, fear, and how the desire for power can overtake us.

When you don't respect life, the path you walk sinks deeper and deeper.

We also see the fragility of our bonds and how prone we are to betrayal when we compare ourselves and engage in unhealthy competition with those we admire and love.

We also see that each animal/character has its own mission and each member of Mufasa's group has an important role in everyone's life when they use and maintain their respect for life.


Here I mean Mufasa, Taka, Sarabi, Zazu, and the wise Rafiki.
Is beautiful to follow someone competent in their field, as Mufasa and, of course, Rafiki do.

Rafiki embodies relaxation, confidence in life, and great maturity and wisdom. But this does not exempt him from following others and relying on them, because he needs them.



I noted some key dialogues and moments, which I also elaborate on.


"A dream is sometimes all you have."
It is enough to have a dream/goal to work towards step by step, making courageous decisions accompanied by respect for life.
When you do that, you can get out of difficult situations and challenging life contexts.


"The eye cannot forget what the heart has seen."
That means remembering the important moments of your life.
When you have integrated them deeply into your being and turned them into landmarks, they are like pillars that you can rely on and visualize because they are alive.
"But it's not about what I see, but what I feel."
But how do I know when to follow a feeling?

Through introspection and thoughtful decisions, we can follow our senses and inner perceptions.
This means allowing ourselves to experience and listen to our inner world, feelings, and intuitions, and turning them into decisions to act upon.
By acting on our feelings, we can gather more accurate data and sharpen our inner signals, making them clearer and more precise, and making fewer and smaller mistakes.


"I see you, Mufasa."
This phrase is significant because we all need to be seen beyond appearances. Let us be seen for who we truly are.
This experience is very fulfilling and can help us find a life partner.

"Please raise your heads, I am not a king."

Mufasa, but you helped them see something within themselves. You have united them; nothing is more kingly. It is not royal blood or position that makes you an authority, but the fact that you care about others, that you serve their interests and needs, and make courageous and risky decisions.

Because of these decisions, Mufasa became the king of Pride Rock. Pride Rock represents eternity. And this eternity brings me to the mark we leave on life when we dedicate and serve others.

It's for children, adults, and apparently, it was even successful with my dog. So it's worthwhile.

Happy viewing! 😁🤗