Superhero or Man?

The definition of a hero - a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
The definition of a superhero - noted for feats of courage and nobility, who usually possesses abilities beyond those of normal human beings.

In my opinion - the only differences between the two are the abilities and the word super. Either way it is characterized as someone with exceptional courage, nobility and strength.

Webster did not clarify in which realm of strength that this 'hero' must posses. Strength of character, mind, physical and emotional; all of which lead to an ability to withstand certain obstacles in which strength in some way shape or form is necessary.

Does putting on the red cape and skin tight spandex make one more susceptible to the likings of those in need? I would have to disagree. Spending my life in awe of that definition of superheroes only makes those around me seem less 'super.'

I do have those such heroes in my life. Those with brute strength of mind and body, intelligence beyond the average and the courage to say whatever it may be - regardless of the concerns of others around them.

Superman - the man of steel. Lives his double life to the best of his abilities. Clark Kent by day, Superman by night. He falls in love with such Lois Lane, knowing that nothing could ever become of the infatuation. His duties to the world surpass his feelings for the one woman who was able to steal his heart. He tries to put all of the feelings away -hidden from himself and those around him. She could never know the other side of his life, for the entire world would be in jeopardy. He falls in love each time he sees her (As Clark and as Superman); but honestly can you blame the guy? The one woman in the entire world that he has his eyes set on, his heart set on, will never be his. - How does a person deal with such dilemmas? How do you set your heart apart from your duties? Are work and commitments more important than sharing the time with those that mean the most to you?

What kind of brute strength of the heart must a superhero have in order to set aside his/her own feelings and cries for love for the fate of the human race - which might I add, seems to be diminishing with all of the propaganda of today's politics.

But I digress....

I may sit here and contradict myself, however, one must look at all of the possibilities that surround us. There are heroes amongst all of us. Those who have suffered the loss of love and have gained a life fully committed to being a better of themselves. Those who have seen the world come crashing down in front of them for years, and wake up every day with a smile, without ever losing faith that something better will be around the next turn.

It's those that sit idly by, waiting for the world to just hand them a great life. This such scenario is a myth in its own. You only get from your life what you put into it. If you choose to sit by and watch all of the happy people splash around in the lake of life - are you going to take the chances given to you to swing off of that rope and take a leap? Or are you going to continue to saunter in your own shadow in hopes of something better?

Take a stand. Brush off the past, create the hero inside of you that you have always known was there but were too ashamed to let out.


Be that one person that someone else can depend upon and never let them down. Everyone deserves to have a hero. Even the hero.



"It's not easy to be me..... "
Superman - Five for Fighting

The Influence of You

There is little that you can say or do that doesn't get taken into the thoughts of another.

I opened a fortune cookie last night and the timing of it could not be more perfect. It said "You are never selfish with your help or your advice." Now. The only negative aspect of that could be if the help/advice is not wanted.

You never know what kind of an impact you could have on another person's life.

When life gets you down, you've got to have friends and people who care about you there to reiterate your importance in this life.

Never take the little things for granted -when they are gone it is what you will miss the most.

end rant :)