You know that moment at the end of the movie where Glinda tells Dorothy to click her heels? That’s the ultimate power move. She doesn’t give Dorothy a complicated spell. Nope. It’s just three clicks and a wish.
Think about it: All that trauma with flying monkeys, a scary forest, and a hot air balloon failure, and the solution was right on her feet the whole time. It’s like finding your car keys in your pocket after an hour of searching. Classic Glinda.
Also, the fact that the Slippers are ruby (not silver, like in the book) is totally a Hollywood choice to show off Technicolor. But honestly? They’re iconic. I’d wear them to a wedding.
Glinda, The Good Witch of the South in 'The Wonderful Wizard of OZ
What Can We Learn from Glinda?
Glinda teaches us that you don’t need to be the loudest or the most powerful to make a difference. You just need to be present, patient, and genuinely kind. She’s the friend who holds your hand without smothering you.
She also proves that helping someone doesn’t mean doing it for them. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is point them in the right direction and trust they’ll figure it out—even if they take a detour through a poppy field or two.
And let’s be honest: If you can deliver life-changing advice while wearing a tiara and floating in a bubble, you’ve already won at life.
