Even Superheroes Need Saving
Haven't we all wanted to be a superhero at some point in our lives? I know I've always wanted to be able to fly around and save people despite having to wear a tight suit and a mask (no cape thanks to Edna Mode in the Incredibles). They're always portrayed as superhuman creatures that can always defeat the bad guy regardless of how scary the situation is.
It's important to remember that superheroes aren’t just in comic books and movies. They’re around us every day, but we don’t necessarily see them. They don’t have the amazing superpowers that we all think of when we picture a superhero. They can’t become invisible or fly, but they have the power to change the world. They’re the ones that help everyone without asking for anything in return.
Even though superheroes seem like they are not affected by anything that happens, they feel things too. They experience emotions like any other person, but they just don’t show it because they’re always trying to help others through the same situation. Sometimes it seems as if these people don’t care about the situation because they hold themselves together well enough that no one can see that they’re hurting. Superheroes are just as fragile as everyone else.
If you’re not a superhero, how do you become one? The first thing to do is observe your interactions with people. Do you put their needs before your own, almost to the point that it hurts you? Then, observe your friends. Are they people that let you conform, or do they make you a better person?
It's important to remember that superheroes aren’t just in comic books and movies. They’re around us every day, but we don’t necessarily see them. They don’t have the amazing superpowers that we all think of when we picture a superhero. They can’t become invisible or fly, but they have the power to change the world. They’re the ones that help everyone without asking for anything in return.
Think about who you are and who you’ve been lately. Have you been there when people needed you most, or have you abandoned those who trusted you to be there? To me, the real superheros are always there when a person is in need, regardless of the time of day or what they're doing. They'll find a way to be there.
We’re all heroes in a way. Even if we don't feel like it, someone always looks up to us. For example, a small child looks up to their family. To that child, their family is a group of heroes. However, not everyone can be a superhero. We’re all superheroes to some people, but the true superheroes make an impact wherever they go. Everyone looks at superheroes because they’re always trying to do things to help everyone else, even if it hurts them.
Even though superheroes seem like they are not affected by anything that happens, they feel things too. They experience emotions like any other person, but they just don’t show it because they’re always trying to help others through the same situation. Sometimes it seems as if these people don’t care about the situation because they hold themselves together well enough that no one can see that they’re hurting. Superheroes are just as fragile as everyone else.
Since superheroes are not great at expressing their own emotions, they need saving at times, but they might not tell anyone that they're in distress. They need someone to return the favor that they give to everyone around them. They need someone to be there when they fall, so they can get back up.
Who are you when you think about it? Are you a superhero or just a hero? Do you help others everywhere you go or just when it's convenient? How do you respond when the people around you need help? If you’re the one that’s always there to mend hearts, minds, and lives regardless of where you are or how well you know them, there’s a chance that you’re a superhero.
Another thing that superheroes are great at is not conforming to society’s beliefs. Our society wants people to be around people like them. We like categories that fit everyone. Superheroes can pick out those that need help without flaw. It’s easy for them to see emotions in people and for them to comfort them.
If you’re not a superhero, how do you become one? The first thing to do is observe your interactions with people. Do you put their needs before your own, almost to the point that it hurts you? Then, observe your friends. Are they people that let you conform, or do they make you a better person?
Even if you don’t want to be a superhero, being with people that make you a better person is one of the best ways to become a better person in general. If everyone does this, won’t it make the world a better place?