A Wish Your Heart Makes

Today Larry and I explored San Francisco on foot, setting off across town to the new Disney Museum. Once again we had ideal weather for our trek and even climbed a few hills. We walked through North Beach, which still has some of it's counter culture charm, walked passed the cable car turn-around at Ghiradelli Square, and finally over to the Presidio where the museum is located.

The Disney Museum gives a comprehensive "dawn to dusk" story of Walt Disney and his empire. It chronicles his early family life, challenges growing up, and what his dreams were. Walt was talented,brilliant, and driven that is for sure. But what was it about him that helped him succeed in a business with many other talented competitors? I was struck by the support he had from his family. He and his brother were close partners, his mother let him volunteer with the Red Cross during WWI, even though he was a year too young, he had an uncle that let him live with him as he was starting out in Hollywood and even loaned him money. Walt also wasn't afraid to take risks and to fail, even as an older family man. He put everything he owned on the line a few times and lost big, but still kept getting back into the business. Maybe it was the support he had from his loved ones that gave him confidence to take risks in life. They helped him feel like they would still be there for him even if he hit bottom. I'm sure they also encouraged his dreams. At any rate, he was a remarkable man and I recommend the museum. By the way, you don't have to walk there. They have lots of free parking! Remember these lyrics?

A dream is a wish your heart makes When you're fast asleep In dreams you lose your heartaches Whatever you wish for, you keep
Have faith in your dreams and someday Your rainbow will come smiling thru No matter how your heart is grievingIf you keep on believingthe dream that you wish will come true