It's only in fairy tales that princesses can afford to wait for the handsome prince to save them. In real life, they have to bust out of their own coffins and do the saving themselves.
Interpretation
Real-life change often requires personal action instead of waiting for rescue.
This quote emphasizes the empowerment of individuals, particularly women, to take charge of their own lives rather than waiting for someone else to save them. It challenges the traditional fairy tale narrative and encourages self-reliance and proactive action in overcoming obstacles and achieving one's goals.
In practice
Sharing this quote during a women's empowerment seminar.
Accept the things I cannot change," I said. "And pray for the courage to change the things I can, as well as the wisdom to know the difference." The thing is... I know this is good advice. It's called the Serenity Prayer, and it really does put things in perspective (it's suppose to be for recovering alcoholics, but it helps recovering freakoutaholics, like me, as well).
I'm hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I'd be pulling for him.
Sail on silver girl_x000D_ Sail on by_x000D_ Your time has come to shine_x000D_ All your dreams are on their way_x000D_ See how they shine_x000D_ Oh, if you need a friend_x000D_ I'm sailing right behind.
We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.
I see America, not in the setting sun of a black night of despair ahead of us, I see America in the crimson light of a rising sun fresh from the burning, creative hand of God. I see great days ahead, great days possible to men and women of will and vision.
We've survived by believing our life is going to get better.
Be yourself on stage. Nobody else can be you and you have the law of supply and demand covered.
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