Today's ❤ Message
Hakuna Matata!
The Lion King was a lighthearted film from the 90s, but it contained some profound lessons, especially in terms of love and romance. Nala and Simba had quite the epic love story; we should all be learning from them what it means to love unconditionally.
More importantly, Simba’s trusty sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa instilled one of the most life-affirming mantras ever made into the general consciousness: “Hakuna Matata!” You put so much tension into your love life when it really should be “no worries.”
Of course, dating is going to come with a unique set of challenges for every scenario. People are stubborn creatures; it’s easy to fight where we should love, and pressure builds as you get to know someone. But if you change your mindset before a relationship begins, you will set yourself and your partner up for success.
Create a “no-worries” problem-free philosophy of your own to carry with you in your love life. It’s important to have standards and boundaries, but loosening your expectations a little bit can ease any potential anxieties.
Knowing that a first date might just be a first date allows you to be yourself around every potential partner. You can only find the love of your life if you understand that life ebbs and flows, changing like the waves of the ocean.
Timon and Pumbaa had a great idea; they moved about life with a healthy dose of optimism without any additional pressures. As a result, they could be happy on their own terms!
Dating is definitely time-consuming. You want to give your partner, or potential partners, the time they deserve. A good partnership is formed on a foundation of quality time spent together, whatever that may look like for your specific situation.
But you need space to do your own thing, too. There’s a whole world out there for you to explore, whether you’re committed or casual. Living by the “Hakuna Matata” mantra includes finding a balance between quality time with your lover and time spent doing what you love.
Timon and Pumbaa’s most admirable qualities include their sense of freedom. Sure, they have responsibly taken care of Simba for his whole life, but they also have a keen sense of individualism that they take with them everywhere. Managing your time wisely allows you to be carefree, just like our trusted Lion King sidekicks.
One of the most critical elements of the “Hakuna Matata” lifestyle is knowing when to throw the towel in. Sometimes, he’s just not that into you! And that has nothing to do with you, though it may feel deeply personal. Everyone has different standards and relationship expectations.
You’ll know pretty early on if you are compatible with someone, and vice versa. Reframing rejection as redirection is a key strategy to live with “no worries for the rest of your days.”
There are plenty of potential suitors out there, even if you’re stuck fixated on one star for any amount of time. It’s normal to develop attachments to people; still, you must remember that you are the prize in any relationship.
You’ll attract more people towards you by being more relaxed and easygoing. People are very receptive to energy, and it’s easy to tell if someone is too high-strung or fixated on specific outcomes. Release your expectations, free yourself from timelines or outcomes, and the world will seem to be much better–even in the pursuit of true love.
