Retiring the Cape

From a young age, we become mesmerized by super heroes...those that can save the day and make everything ok again. We tend to become infatuated with the thought of having extraordinary abilities that can be of good use to others. However, those very strengths are our very own weaknesses.

Often times, one would rather not focus on their own issues. Instead, they would much rather wallow in other people's sorrow and try to fix problems that do not belong to them. It's ironic that the one who probably needs the most help is themselves. The question I would like to pose is: Who saves the super hero?

I believe the conclusion that I have drawn is that no one can save a super hero but themselves. How is that to be done?? They must stop trying to save other people. So much time and precious energy is put into saving another soul. What's more exhausting is trying to save those who have no desire to save themselves. It quite literally takes all the vital force out of you.

Not to say that super heroes should stop saving the world...just be sure to save yourself first. And be more selective in those you save. Look for those who want to be saved and are willing to put forth the effort in saving themselves. Sometimes we may have the resources that others may be able to use to help themselves. I've come to realize a tell tale of whether or not you are helping the right person or if you yourself are the one who needs to be saved is if you are wishing for someone to come and save you! I mention all this to say that I will be retiring my cape for a little while. I know someone who needs saving.

K