Running with Despereaux.

I find it hard sometimes to get into books of any kind unless its an author I'm familiar with. So i was surprised to be sucked into this little book. The Tale of Despereaux. Go and read it. I wont tell you how it goes in detail cause I don't want to spoil it for you. It's a kid's book but i think it holds some good things that children may know well but adults tend to forget. Over all the story really is about finding light, love, and bravery even in darkness. And in this story it is all found by a mouse. A very unlikely hero. But it always starts with light doesn't it? Is it just me or is every story about light and darkness, good and bad, the knight and the damsel in distress..? We seem to be obsessed with it. Why is that? What's so attractive about it? Why do we feel so satisfied when light,love and the knight win? Despereaux and I have a few things in common. Well...for one thing we both have big ears!haha! (don't feel sorry for me I've made peace with myself and you should too) ;) and we're both small in a very big world. But like despereaux, when introduced to something good. I want to hold on to it for dear life! After all, if i don't cling to goodness the alternative is..well, bad. I believe the reason that we are drawn to stories like despereaux is because, it's a reflection of our experience and more importantly what we hope to have happen to us. At least i do. Love is the force that compels us to walk on. And when faced with evil, dungeons, pit's and darkness. We can be sure that light will come just at the right time to give us enough bravery to complete our purpose! And all because we were introduced to Light that showed us Love that made us brave to face the dark. Yes. It's all the same story. We're in a great story. So..I go on running with despereaux. Sometimes a little scared but knowing the story well enough to know, we win in the end. Good to know hey? Until the next blog, hope your having a fantastic week! In fact, if you want to make it even more fantastic come join me on www.twitter.com/charmainemusic Then if i have another embarrassing 'communication break down' you'll be the first to know! Chao!