My crazy princess obsession compelled me to watch the movie Enchanted again--a hopeless romance movie about Princess Giselle who falls through a wishing well from animated Andalasia to real-life New York City. Despite its lack of explosions, aliens, or characters with super-powers, I'd have to admit Enchanted to be one of my all-time favorite movies.
After watching it recently, I realized how much emphasis is put on "true love's first kiss." The film opens with dreaming Giselle singing, "I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss/And a prince I'm hoping comes with this/That's what brings ever-after-ing so happy/That's the reason we need lips so much/For lips are the only things that touch/So to spend a life of endless bliss, just find who you love through true love's kiss." (Yeah, I typed that from memory XD) Throughout the movie, she constantly mentions "true love's kiss," until the end when "true love's kiss," of course, wakes her.
Too many princess fairy tales of the past emphasize "true love's kiss," particularly the "first kiss," from Snow White to Sleeping Beauty, it's the first kiss that "conquers all." It is only the first kiss that can wake the princess.
Things have changed as society has changed it's view on "true love's kiss." In today's romantic comedy, the characters exchange several kisses before even mentioning that they love each other. Sometimes characters exchange kisses--even more than just kisses--and later realize they're not right for each other.
Just one small kiss is precious and special--especially for a girl, "true love's kiss" is a once in a lifetime event. So after seven or eight kisses, what makes it so special anymore? "True love's kiss" can never again be attained.
Same goes for guys. Guys have got to admit they fall in love too, and maybe they tend to get more tempted physically than girls do.
And we're all old enough to know it goes further than just "kissing."
I memorized this verse in Life Management: "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. (1 Corinthians 6:18)" Let's say it simply: God calls for us to be pure, and at our age, it's only more important for us to be thinking about that. And, sure, it's your classic "true love waits" lesson. But temptation is real. It takes a lot to control yourself and not let your emotions (girls...) or physical desires (guys...) get the worst of you.
And I don't know, but I've got a feeling that it will be a lot sweeter--waiting--and doing it God's way. ;-)
So let's discuss this: What are some ways that we can prevent physical temptation with the opposite sex?
Sunday, September 13, 2009
I've Been Dreaming of a True Love's Kiss...Same Goes For Guys ;-)
Posted by Princess Samantha at 2:08 PM
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5 comments:
"You know...I've asked women to describe their Ideal Perfect Man...And...They'll just end up describing another WOMAN!!! "
-friend
anyway besdies the point.
we can always keep in mind
"but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart."- Matthew 5:28
and also self-discipline and accountablity with a trusted friend can help immensely.
I also think too, being careful with "steady relationships," because many times being boyfriend/girlfriend opens up doors for physical intimacy. And also, hanging out with more than one member of the opposite sex. In other words, choosing not to be alone with a guy/girl; bringing in a third person helps avoid temptation. :-)
mm and thinking would i treat all the persons of the opposite sex like this?
Both of you bring up excellent points. This is something that most teens seem to have problems with. They do not look at the bigger picture, they see what is right in front of them and not fully think their actions out. I have seen countless lives ruined because of sexual immorality. It is rather baffling when you see that this sort of behavior is accepted and welcomed by many. It is publicized, promoted, and endorsed by so many companies. It is used as a selling tool, have you ever heard of the quote "Sex sells?" This is one of the "rules" of selling according to many cooperate giants. The sad part is that, they are correct. Statistics show that a man is more likely to buy something from a women and vice versa.
There will ALWAYS be that temptation, it is up to you to ignore it and to find something else to focus on. I for one find it rather easy to get distracted by many different things, so I try to use that to my advantage, I tend to get lost in thought over some of the most trival ideas such as recently "what if I could get a phone to dance its way to the owner when it was lost," or a raher challenging physics, chemistry, calculus problem. I am for sure a nerd at heart but I can't help my love for the sciences and maths.
Sorry for the rough grammar and transistions, this website isn't very phone friendly, I shall be working on a phone app for it very soon, so I may use my phone instead of the "evil one."
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