One Apple A Day #557 - Romeo & Juliet
I've spent a few hours strolling around the streets of Verona yesterday. One of the main attractions for tourists is the famous Juliet's Balcony. People from all over the world come here to see this symbol of love, maybe in the hope that it will bring more love in their lives.
But Juliet's house and the balcony are nothing more than props. Not much different from the ones I saw outside the Arena when they were setting up the stage for the Aida.
Romeo and Juliet existed in the fantasy world created by Shakespeare's creative mind. Yet, as Juliet's balcony proves, if we believe a story long enough, it becomes real. That balcony in Verona feels very real.
This can also happen in our lives. If we tell ourselves a story long enough, that story will shape our reality.
"This can't be done."
"I'm not good at this thing."
"Oh no, I can't draw, sing, write."
And so on.
How many "Juliet's balconies" do you have in your life?
What would you be capable of, if you move past those stories?