I have always been drawn to Disney like a moth to a flame. I think this is due in part to my feelings this is the only true place or wonder and magic left in the world. Yeah I know they are a big profit turning company now just like the rest of them and Walt's Dream is just a flickering light in the background. Seriously though, What other company goes out of their way to make magic actually become reality?
A lot of my greatest memories with a few not so great ones come from here.
The thing I will never forget in my life time is the first time I was ever there I had the honor of seeing the Tapestry of Nations. A beautiful parade with a wonderful story. The story is told by the Sage of Time who reminds us that long ago humans lived side by side in harmony and peace with each other, and with the earth. As the years passed by this changed as humans tried to rule the earth. We now realize that we are all part of one family, humans, and we must join together to celebrate the fact that although we are all different, we are really the same. Each of us is a single thread, but as we all share the same love, kindness and compassion, each thread weaves together to form the human spirit.
This was one of the first times amongst many I had tears in my eyes while at the place. Never tears of sadness just overwhelming emotions which seems to happen often while I am there.
This parade is long since over, however this memory will forever remain.
So yet again I find myself sitting here trying to plan out all potential memories and good times my family will take aways with them this year.
In Closing this is the the Narrative of that parade that will forever stay in my heart.
"There is a great and lasting truth about the family of man. A truth which separates us from all the other creatures of the Earth. We can dream.
Through the centuries it is our dreams that have filled the sails of explorer’s ships, splashed color on artist’s paintings, and brought smiles to children’s faces. There is a dreamer within each of us imagining a greater tomorrow .. daring to fly, to build, to cure. Daring to invent, to sing, to love. Daring to believe in the beauty of the world and the beauty within ourselves.
Tonight, in celebration of the dreamer in all of us, we present to you a dream of a better world … where this circle of nations comes together to rejoice … proclaiming the great truth that with our vast diversity, we are all dreamers at heart.
Join us as we celebrate the visions of tomorrow …. the pageant of human kind … the Tapestry of Nations.”
“Peace and goodwill to all who gather here for this earthly celebration. May the spirit of humanity bring us together. May the power of your dreams inspire the child within your heart. And now, as the drum beats call us to begin our journey, let us dance inspired into motion by visions of joy, kindness, compassion, and love…Behold, the Tapestry of Nations.
Time is the heartbeat of the world. The rhythm of our hearts inspires our drums and the drums call us to dance. Rise up…join us…all nations dance together!
Peace covers the Earth. The torches of our celebration encircle the world. The Tapestry of Nations is weaving itself together. Come and be a part of the circle dance with us.
Your dreams will unlock the future and the vision of humanity will bring us together. Let us reach out and touch the stars as they light the way to tomorrow and bring us hope…for a better world.
Join us as we dance into a new age. Enter the world of our celebration.
The universe is echoing with joy and the sound of our voices and the beat of our drums and the rhythm of our footsteps… as we rejoice together.
May peace go with you on your journey…forever dreaming of the future…We Go On!”
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