GET THE URBAN EXPERIENCE I’ve mentioned this before, but I have a fascination with the Queen of England. Her life story intrigues me, and I couldn’t imagine taking over a country at the age of 25. I could only imagine the stress of life she dealt with while having to follow the traditions of the monarch. I’ve watched The Crown on Netflix three times now, and I decided to watch The Queen. We won’t talk about the fact this movie came out approximately 13 years ago, and I’m just watching. The movie highlights the death of Princess Diana and how Tony Blair (Prime Minister at the time) and the Queen handled this event. While watching this movie I was moved by the lives that Princess Diana touched, and many didn’t know her in a personal way. It wasn’t like she had connections to the millions who mourned her death, but there was something about her that made everyone feel like they knew her. While watching the movie I was reminded by what Maya Angelou stated, “People may not remember exactly what you did or what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” There is something powerful about that statement. The way in which you made someone feel. When someone makes us feel something it’s normally a feeling that we never forget because it makes an imprint on our heart. I realized while watching the movie that many felt they could relate to Princess Diana. She made statements while conducting interviews that made her relatable to people. She seemed to be truthful in her speech and I believe this is what gave her the title of the People’s Princess. I was challenged by this movie to make sure I’m making people feel a certain way. I must be truthful in my speech, take the time to listen to others, volunteer and help when I can and in some small way make a difference in this world. People want to know that someone will stand up for them and while watching the movie I saw the idea of this being displayed. I didn’t plan to reflect on a 13-year-old movie, but I hope you take the time to look at your life and think, was there someone who made you feel a certain way by doing, saying, or speaking up
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