Let It Go

"Conceal. Don't feel. Put on a show." Is that the right way to live your life? Should you constantly try to hide who you are just because more people may accept you? Should you try so hard not to be yourself?
I am almost positive that 95% of the people reading this right now have been sucked into the phenomenon that is the latest Disney movie, Frozen. Just in case you have not, here is a summary: Frozen tells the story of Elsa, a girl who must become the queen of Arendelle, even though she does not necessarily want to. Through this new title, Elsa is forced to learn to control her powers, which have brought great difficulty to her life in the past. All too soon, her powers get her into serious trouble, and she decides to isolate herself from her kingdom, which she does not mind too much in the beginning because those she loves are finally safe. Or so she thinks. The story also includes a sister who constantly believes in the powers she knows Elsa truly possesses, a seemingly perfect dreamboat, a clunky Prince Charming in disguise, and a jolly snowman.
After watching this movie and going home and putting the soundtrack on repeat for days (maybe weeks), I quickly learned the meaning behind this story. The power of true love is conveyed in a very unconventional way but teaches the same valuable lesson as any other love story. True love, that is, caring for another wholly and completely, has so much more strength than you may think. When you allow yourself to let true love into your life, only great things can come of it. In the long run, this helps in the battle to be proud of who you are and what makes you unique from everyone you meet every day. Sure, you may look at your little quirks now and think they are just plain weird. Try this: don't. Be proud of what makes you, you. Honestly, this will bring you so many more opportunities and so much more positivity. You have no idea of the strength you will gain as a result.
And sing-along worthy music is always a plus.
"Let it go. I can't hold it back anymore. Let it go. Turn away and slam the door. I don't care what they're going to say. Let the storm rage on."

Stay fearless,
Andrea Santoyo