Takeaways from the Movie Wicked!

I don’t know if you’ve seen the movie Wicked yet, but I did a couple weeks ago and it was fabulous!

The music was incredible, the set design was stunning, and the Ozian language was clever.

Wicked was packed with humor, magic, and powerful life lessons which made me think about my cousin Michael, who’s been obsessed with the play for decades, and saw the movie, which he loved as much as the play, and he kept saying he wanted me to see it, so I did.

Defying Gravity seems to be the newest catch phrase, and as Michael explain “Defying gravity is about rising above the masses to set things right, and following your convictions“.

It’s choosing integrity over fear, and staying true to yourself, even when it’s hard or unpopular.

Thoughtful Insights!

Wicked was truly thought-provoking, so I asked Michael to share some of his takeaways and lessons, and excited to pass them along to you. Here are Michael’s thoughtful insights:

Strive to believe in yourself.
Going against the grain isn’t always easy, but doing so will help to overcome one’s fears.
Find the thrill in being different. Embracing what makes you unique can lead to unexpected joy, especially as you learn to appreciate being part of a minority.
Find, feel, and live your ideals in life.
Stick to your principles—as long as they align with your ideals.
Blazing your own path will come with obstacles, but those challenges will teach you valuable lessons.
Look for the reasons behind every connection. Everyone you meet has a purpose in your journey.
Learn to trust your intuition. Your inner voice is a guide to what truly serves you.
Even in rejection, someone will believe in you. Eventually, others will see the value in your principles and the mistakes that helped you grow.
Make life better for others, and your purpose will reveal itself.
Face your fears, even if you can’t fully overcome them. Healing is about understanding yourself and not letting fear control your choices.
Hope is a gift, regardless of the outcome.

Ozian Language!

As I mentioned “defying gravity” which is part of the Ozian language, is about following your convictions.

If you caught the rest of the interesting language spoken throughout movie, and didn’t know the meanings, I’ll share a few of my favorites along with their definitions:

🧙 Gratitution: A heartfelt and profound gratitude, almost as if the gratitude itself is a gift to the world.
✨ Glindafied: Making something fabulous or charming, just like Glinda’s magical influence in Oz.
🧙 Thrillifying: The perfect blend of thrilling and terrifying, capturing the excitement and fear of change.
✨ Uncomprehendified: The state of being utterly confused, but in an endearing way, showing that not everything has to make sense right away.
🧙 Sorceryific: Anything that feels magical, enchanting, or utterly awe-inspiring.
🧙 Ozified: Immersing yourself in the culture and the whimsical ways of Oz, adjusting to the magic around you.
✨ Emerald-ize: To add a touch of sparkle or glam, inspired by the dazzling Emerald City.
🧙 Wickedified: When someone or something is labeled as “wicked” or misunderstood, a reflection of the complex nature of morality in Oz.