‘In the land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom lies on the shoulders of a young boy. His name is Merlin’

When you hear those words at the insertion of a DVD plate that is emblazoned with a courageous, handsome guy called Arthur, his dark beautiful lover servant called Guinevere, a skinny young dragon lord called Merlin, an old and wise physician called Gaius and of course the king of Camelot caller Uther, then you understand what I actually mean.
The truth be told we spent hours, days, and weeks watching this movie. But in the long run, it turned out to become not just a movie to us, but a great lesson that we could apply to our every day life. You see friends,we need to learn to finetune our orientation when we watch films.
We need to always look out for simple and timeless lessons we could imbibe when we spent lots of time in front of that tv so that we would not end up being an idiot or waste time. We can invest our time by watching films that are educating and of which we can learn lessons we could apply to our personal lives. Though, we only learn a minute piece of information when we watch TV but we should maximize every time we use. Let’s quickly see the few lessons learned from that seasonal movie.
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#1. Bravery and Courage

MERLIN is a movie that teaches its audience the significance of bravery and Courage.Like Winston Churchill quizzed "Courage is the ability to act in spite of fears. It is not the absence of fear but the mastery of it". Like they said, Arthur in the movie represented bravery. Arthur was a skilled swordsman that was ready to sacrifice anything to protect his father's kingdom Camelot. In spite of the myriads of attacks that beset Camelot, he never gave up. He was always ready to face every attack and threat that fell on them. You remember when he promised Morguese to do anything she wished? As a knight and the prince of the great Kingdom-Camelot, he gave Morguese [Morganna’s step sister] his words and like you know, when Arthur gives you his words he certainly fulfils it. Morguese tested his courage when she asked him to place his head on a stone so she could behead him. Merlin stood in confusion and tremble watching to see what Arthur would do. But guess what, Arthur mustered great courage to allow her behead him. Morguese never beheaded him but she was intrigued at Arthur’s magnitude of courage when she said‘Indeed you have proven that you are a man of courage’
Lancelot was another man that displayed a high dose of courage.

Lancelot’s courage was the greatest of all, his courage and bravery doubled Arthur’s. Why? He sacrificed his life. Though Arthur made an attempt, but Lancelot never wasted any minute before everyone could notice what was happening he was already smiling his way down to the boarders between the living and the dead. ‘What love is greater than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends’ says the great teacher Jesus Christ. Lancelot spread wide his hands and vanished across the clouds delineating the living and the dead. Quite touching!

#2. Wisdom

Wisdom, they say is the proper application and use of knowlegde. Gaius was a man who had knowledge and also knew how to apply it hence he had wisdom. On many occasions, he warned Merlin about the consequences of every action(s) he was about to take and left him to make his own decisions. He explained every mystery behind every event that plague Camelot. Being an old sage he had a vast knowledge of ancient’s inscriptions and their interpretations. He also had a great understanding of magic, how they work and the portions that could be prepared to rescind their effects and influences. When Merlin met his new pestering friend that had been confined in a box for over 50, 000 years-the Goblin, Gaius immediately knew that the disturbing Goblin can only be baited and caught by his most treasured treasure which was Gold. Gaius also transcribed an inscription on the heart of Cornelius Sigan which read ‘whoever breaks my heart completes my works’. Gaius was a man who had wisdom no doubt. If you watched the previous seasons closely there are many scenes where Gaius displayed wisdom that helped salvage Camelot from tearing apart. Like the holy book puts it ‘wisdom is profitable to direct’

#3. Humility
I CANNOT say if anyone could play the role Guinevere played in Merlin, than the way she played that role of a poor servant. She was extremely down-to-earth. She was lovable and she also expressed her deep love to everyone that inhabits the palace. She was hardworking and caring. As a personal assistant to the Lady Morganna, she knew her onions and never was she lackadaisical about her work as a servant. I know you understand what I mean here! Words alone cannot explain well the dose of love, care and passion
Guinevere dedicated to her work. Those scenes taught us to always do the same while under the care of higher authorities. It was really an eye-opener for people. Above all, she was disciplined with her emotions. She was not loose with her body and that was why she succeeded at being tied to Arthur. In modern times, ladies are loosed with themselves. They expose every part of their body seducing men to destruction. They apply heavy make-ups to make up for their defects. True beauty lies in the heart. If you are beautiful, then you are beautiful even when you do not apply heavy ‘make-ups’. Little wonder Arthur loved her so much well done Guinevere!

#4. Trust

MERLIN taught its audience to look closely at their inner circles before putting TRUST on people.People break up from friendships because they had been betrayed in one way or the other reasons by simply entrusting their trust and credibility too quickly without careful scrutinization. People are tricky; they can pose as your friends while they are your foes and doom! They are simply wolves in sheep’s clothing. Uther trusted Lady Morganna and his brother Agravine but what happened in the long run? You know the rest of the story. Merlin was angered at Uther’s blindness to Lady Morganna’s secrecy that he asked Gaius ‘Why is he so blind’. Before we put trust on people we should ensure that they are truly who we think they are.


#5. True Love

MERLIN taught it's audience true love. Uther was wagging war against magic and sorcery. He was ready to sentence any one who was found guilty of practising magic. But Merlin had a different conception of magic inspite of the fact that people used it for self-seeking purposes. He did not see magic and sorcery, he saw gifts! Like he rightly said‘Magic is not a crime, it is a gift’
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Freya rejected and dejected

Do you remember the druid girl whom was cursed? Freya. She was forbidden to live a normal life; she lived all her life hiding from people whose mission was to kill and destroy her powers. When she was caught and brought to Camelot, Merlin privily got her released. In spite of the fact that she usually turn into a wild ugly beast, Merlin still showed her love.
Because she sometimes could not control herself from killing people whenever she turns into a beast, she hated herself even more. What did Merlin do? Merlin made her understand that, the fact she was cursed does not mean she could not be loved. Merlin cared for her and showed her lots of compassion. When she was about to die from the deep cut she sustained from Prince Arthur's attack, just a few yards across the river that leads to her hometown, she lied helpless in the hands of Merlin, in the brink of death and spoke this powerful words to Merlin.
She said ‘I have truly lived because you made me feel loved’ to my best understanding, I believe that was the first day in her entire life someone showed her true love. She had suffered from the pains of hate and neglect all her life. When she died, I saw the marks of pains pentup in the heart of Merlin. But his tears did not bring her back. I believe wherever Freya’s spirit went, she would be happy because she never believed she could ever be loved again in her life. Merlin is an embodiment of true love. He was kind at heart and lowly in spirit. He used his ‘powers’ to save lives and above all to rescue the great Camelot form crumbling!


#6. Gifts and Potentials

LASTLY, Merlin taught us the usefulness of our gifts and potentials. Merlin was blessed with the gifts of magic. In a land where magic and sorcery was highly feared and threatened, Merlin made up his mind to use his gifts to save lives and to preserve the posterity of a great city and its people.
Many people are blessed with various gifts and abilities but are not using their gifts to its fullest potential. What are your gifts? How are you using them? The book of proverbs charged us that ''the gift of a man maketh room for him and brings him before great men''.
Until you discover, develop and deploy your hidden 'powers' just like Merlin you will never be fulfilled in life.

Living and using our gifts and talents are what brings fulfillment in our lives. You can be successful but not fulfilled.
How are you using your 'powers' today? Are you using your gifts to influence lives positively? Many of us are just like Morganna and Morguse who decided to use their gifts to perpertrate evil. Many people are good at something but they use that thing in which they are gifted in to frustrate the lives of people around them. God has blessed us with a treasure chest of gifts, potentials and abilities so we can use them to bless others.'Let your light shine among men that they may see your GOOD works'Jesus Said. I urge you to use your own 'magical powers' to say 'Tospringe' and open a new atmosphere in the lives of others. Above all remember that your gifts are tied to the lives of many people. Merlin's gifts was destined to Camelot, Arthur etc. When we succeed in using our gifts many people eqally benefit from it.
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Seriously

Av watched 4rm season 1 to 4 wher anoda white dragon was saved 2 live by merlin 4rm d hands of arthur nd his team on mission 2 evacuate d egg... Av yet 2 watch d season 5 bt i hope it wil be as interesting as d previous seasons.

Another thing I learnt is you need to wash your cloths often. That merlin guy is too dirty. He wore only one outfit from season 1-5. Hian!

Another thing is whites actually believed in juju(majic) and also had superstitious beliefs but were able to develop themselves and free theirselves of such beliefs by relying on realistic ideas and fact. Merlin era is very similar to present Africa.

We really need to grow out of our past

^^^....does this mean d 1st strain of Ebola virus was cultured with Merlin's clothes?

childish hypnotism

Mcbussy: ^^^....does this mean d 1st strain of Ebola virus was cultured with Merlin's clothes?

season 1 to 5..

Even if i get paid per season,i still wouldnt watch.

Humility

I no dey watch film, my life sef na film
Everyday life for Naija na like gym
No cure for ebola, survival chance na slim
Nobody send leaders dey chase cream
Jona just dey grin, masses dey lean
Soldiers causing stampede in the scene
BH boys carrying big bad toys
While the NA boys making real mad noise
Kidnapped kids trapped ain't got no choice
Dem oga at the top cruising in rolls royces

the lessons r great...op fenks for sharing

PLS WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD SEASON 5••Help pls

EMEKA1MILLION: Humility

Igbo boy, must you add money to ur. Name?

experimentist: Igbo boy, must you add money to ur. Name?

yes ke... Na money be my surname

experimentist: Igbo boy, must you add money to ur. Name?

EMEKA1MILLION: yes ke... Na money be my surname

Mehn! You guys are the bomb! You really got me laughed out loud! #ilove Nairaland#

hatux: Mehn! You guys are the bomb! You really got me laughed out loud! #ilove Nairaland#

d guy disown hin daddy cos of money

EMEKA1MILLION: yes ke... Na money be my surname

what of ur fada name?

experimentist: d guy disown hin daddy cos of money

Lol .. How you take know?

I never really like merlin. The show was kinda boring and in my opinion very predictable. Don't call me a killjoy but am happy the series was cancelled

hatux: Lol .. How you take know?

he say na him surname be dat

Beutiful thread.

Like you OP, I actually learn a lot of lessons in films. E.g. learnt forgiveness from Daniella's husband in the series Daniella etc.

But for some reason, I do not like Gwen Arthur's wife. She has this slickness around her.

Arthur was also very fair to Merlin & loved him making his work easier.

He was also a leader who was humble, easy to access/talk to and leads by example.

'Merlin?'..., that movie ended as a huge disappointment. #big flop at the end of the day.

preach on

Merlin and seeker... Hmmmm, the best choice for a cold, wet evening when there is light. Of course, accompanied with some cobs of roasted corn and pear.

Valfrankie: Merlin and seeker... Hmmmm, the best choice for a cold, wet evening when there is light. Of course, accompanied with some cobs of roasted corn and pear.

who asked u? Besides there are plenty of movies berra dan d 2 u mentioned

Really good piece!

Highly Educative!

op is thinking too much....life is not this complicated...films are meant to be watched and enjoyed...I have exams that i can continue to think about

experimentist: Igbo boy, must you add money to ur. Name?

i swear you deserve an award for this joke! rotflmao