Rafiki’s reminder: The call to remember who you are.
Inspired by Simba’s Spiritual Encounter
Character Context
Rafiki is a wise, mystical baboon. He finds Simba in the jungle and reminds him of something vital:
“You don’t even know who you are.”
Later, in a powerful spiritual moment, Simba sees a vision of his father, Mufasa, who says:
“Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king.”
This moment shifts everything. Simba begins to wake up to his identity.
The Power of Remembrance
In trauma, we forget.
We forget our strength.
We forget our value.
We forget we are more than what happened to us.
But healing often begins with remembering, not what hurt you, but who you were before the hurt.
Rafiki Moments in Real Life
Sometimes a person, a moment, a book, or a spiritual encounter wakes us up. We begin to hear the truth again, something we had buried under years of pain.
Case Study
Naa, 40, was in a toxic marriage for 15 years. After divorce, she felt worthless. One day, her daughter told her, “You’re my hero.” That moment broke the fog. She began to remember who she was before the pain stole her voice.
What This Teaches Us
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about returning to who you were created to be.
Reflection Questions
Who were you before the pain?
What truth do you need to remember about yourself?
Who or what might be your “Rafiki” in this season?
