Embracing Identity

CS Challenge:

What is something you can do that few people can?  What is it that, no matter how small or seemingly trivial, is unique about you?  Whatever it is, superheroes, shout it from the highest hills for all to hear!!!  That one thing is only representative of a secret cache of amazing qualities you possess, and perhaps have forgotten about in all this time you have spent simply responding compassionately (and most times unknowingly) to the emotions, needs and actions of others.  We are tribal beings, remember.  We crave being a part of the whole.  That is why we might even sacrifice that part of ourselves that is beautiful and unique as a strategy for survival among the many...the rest of the tribe.  Ask yourself: Who am I? What do I stand for?  How, at the end of the day, can I make absolutely sure that my tribe knows who I am too?

Personally, I love playing the Ukulele :)

To tell it true, you got to be you!

- Travis (Citizen Superhero)

Superhero Wisdom

"Being true to what I am is the most important thing!"  -SPIDER-MAN

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"A man who won't be beaten, can't be beaten." - AQUAMAN

CS CHALLENGE:
Your destiny is your own... and yours alone, superheroes.  No one can completely make your decisions for you or be the you that you've always aspired to be.  If you can decide, truly decide that you are great and good and powerful and true, then nothing and no one can tell you otherwise.  Dare to take control of your path, or if not control, than embrace it completely and with passion and deliberation hold on tight and enjoy the ride!

Weeeee!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"For once in your life have faith that even if you cannot see the greatness inside you -- powerful things in this universe can!" - BROTHER VOODOO

CS CHALLENGE: 
Sometimes, after working so hard to protect and empower others, superheroes, we can lose sight of the greatness within ourselves.  Don't forget to hold the mirror up to yourself every now and again to admire all you have become.  Just make sure you're not using your powers of invisibility at that particular time :)

Power on!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Remember that sometimes even the most formidable walls -- like the walls we build around ourselves -- can be overcome...if someone is just willing to look at it...and wonder what's behind it."  -WONDER MAN

Be well, my fellow superheroes, and keep your minds and hearts open.

-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"I know it looks like we don't stand a chance... But deep down, I think the universe likes me. And I don't think my story's over yet." - ANIMAL MAN


CS CHALLENGE:
Even in the face of adversity, when you feel like there's no hope, and all you've been presented with is a brick wall, know...that it's not over and the battle is NOT YET lost, superheroes.  It is, in fact, these very challenges which should drive us forward and shape us to be the heroes we were destined to be.

When have you ever had an experience where you felt hopeless and then rose above it and persevered??  We would love to hear your story. 


Forward!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"We all have to find out within ourselves what it takes to survive. Even if it's only for another day." - IRON MAN

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"We didn't choose to be what we are. And it could be argued that this life chose us. We live it. With all its changes and challenges. Obstacles. Disappointments. Failures. Its successes. Its joys." - WONDER GIRL

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Believe you can change the way of things...It is why you are who you are." - THE PHANTOM STRANGER

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Y'know what I do when I have the weight of the world on my shoulders? I shrug."  - LAYLA

What does it take just to let go, to move on, to brush yourself off and look ahead to the next thing, when all seems lost or too heavy?  How do you continue saving the day, staying focused on your responsibility, when the odds are stacking up?  Is it a mantra?  Or an ice cream sundae?  Or being greeted at the door by a loving dog when you get home, or perhaps your amazing kids?  What makes that bad go away?  How do you shrug it off?  Because, when you recognize whatever it is, you better also recognize the amazing strength in it.  Keep shrugging, superheroes.

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"People can't change what they are until and unless they understand what they can be. Unless they can know it and feel it in their hearts." - SPIDER-MAN

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Just imagine what I could do if I really tried." - DAREDEVIL

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"A leader cannot lead if he appears ludicrous to those who would follow him." -MARTIAN MANHUNTER

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Who I am...that's the only thing that matters. The rest are just labels." -SHADOWCAT

Superhero Wisdom of the Week:

"Your power is great...But if in this you think you see a weakness...You see no weakness but your own." - GALACTUS

Superhero Wisdom of the Week:

"I'm going to do everything I'm capable of doing!" - HUNTRESS

Superhero Wisdom of the Week:

"The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone... Just by being as good as you are." -WONDER WOMAN