Superhero Wisdom: Nothing wrong with being wrong

"It takes a lot of courage to change your mind about something after going so far down the road.  Saying, 'I was wrong,' has to be the hardest sentence in the English language."  - THE FALCON 

CS CHALLENGE: 

Superheroes, when was the last time you opened up to a new idea or simply admitted you were in the wrong?  
Holding ourselves accountable and deciding to keep our pride at bay is one of the greatest personal challenges we will face on our journey.  Maintaining humility as part of your personal practice will make you a stronger ally and friend and it will give you the clarity of mind, normally obscured by old habits and an unwillingness to change.  So...when was the last time?

Be courageous...
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Some...take pride in their gifts, especially those of us who are willing to fight for what we believe in." - CYCLOPS

Know your strengths and have a powerful week!
-Citizen Superhero

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Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"I am the voice of your children -- the non-meek who intend to inherit the earth!"  - FIREBRAND

CS CHALLENGE:
Whether we realize it or not, superheroes, all we do, everything we build, each and every time we act in the name of peace, we do it for the sake of future prosperity.  Our children are our purest and most powerful asset.  We must teach our younger generations with intention, listen to them, learn from their lessons, demonstrate for them patience and empathy, show them kindness, and surround them with love.  Through these actions our children will become stronger than we ever could imagine.  Despite your affiliation with children in your own life, you still possess the power to affect them.  A child is always in your midst.  Be aware that you are always sending messages in the way you speak aloud in public, or when you hold the door for someone else, or say thank you, or wait for the right time to cross the street, or help someone who has dropped something or been hurt.  Positive and constructive action in these cases is your most potent superpower.  Use it and do so without restraint.

A child simply is the ripple effect.  We act and they will react.  We model and they will respond accordingly.  The seeds we plant should be destined to be great, bright and true and not a product of negligence, prejudice, hate or apathy.  Be a voice and be an advocate for those that will someday take all they have learned and apply it, as you have, to cultivating a better world.

Kindness without restraint!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"I'd like to think that it's easier to hold the ant in your hand or watch it build its hill without interfering... as it is to step on it. Power grants you the ability to stomp down, but not the right. Only courage and vision can keep your foot off that hill. I'd like to think I'm a dude with those qualities. I only wish the people who are more powerful than I am... shared them..." - CAPTAIN MARVEL

CS CHALLENGE:
Superheroes, wisdom is a product of experience, patience and practice.  Have the courage to do and be what it takes to become wise and good and kind.  Then power you possess becomes not only personally fulfilling, but becomes a force by which the world around you deeply benefits.

Practice, practice, practice...
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Greed is the purest motivation— the others tend to get sticky with complications." - MIDNIGHT MAN

CS CHALLENGE:
Superheroes, it is important to know what you want in life and to be intentional about it.  The power of your intentions is so clean and strong that it can become all-consuming and damaging unless harnessed, respected and given your focus.  Be careful what you wish for and take only as much as you need, so that the need does not become greed.

Good luck!

-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"To prove myself the best in life...that is my passion." -LADY SHIVA

CS CHALLENGE:
Superheroes, were we not always told to just "do our best?"  Well...do you?

Do your best.
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom: Making Mistakes

"Sometimes you make your mistakes with your eyes wide open. Sometimes you don't have a choice. Nowhere to go but forward. All the way." - THE OPERATIVE

CS CHALLENGE:
Don't sweat the small stuff, superheroes!  Your purpose for existence is far too special and important.  Act with intention, love with purpose and be kind, but by all means, learn from each and every misstep, oversight and slip-up.  Often it's the tougher lesson which provides the greater wisdom.

Blunder on...
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Faith is my sword. Truth my shield. Knowledge my armor." - DR. STRANGE

PURA VIDA, superheroes!

-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

“It's times like these we need our own theme song.” - MELTDOWN

CS CHALLENGE:
ABSOLUTELY!  Sometimes, superheroes, we need to ignite our spirits and take our strength, courage and wisdom from the magic of music.  You know it...that song that just inspires you, lifts you up, and just revitalizes your confidence in the world and yourself.  What is that song that, no matter what, you never can get tired of and know or nearly know every last lyric?  What song drives you as though it were your own personal super soundtrack?  Think about it and let us know.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Show them greatness... never possessed... show them strength... never had." - DEATHBIRD

CS CHALLENGE:
Live, work, play, and love to the fullest, superheroes.  There has never been a better time to be your best.

YOU ROCK!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Those to whom no distant horizons beckon... for whom no challenges remain ... they possess only empty sand!" - SILVER SURFER

CS CHALLENGE:
Life is the journey, superheroes, the process.  For us, exploration must be constant.  For us, nothing is inevitable if we choose to live this life as one full of adventure, learning and change.  Be the one who longs for more and your rewards will be great.  So, fill your glass and forward on!

To saving the day...everyday
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"Running away is disorderly. Departing is strategic." - THANOS

CS CHALLENGE:
Sometimes, superheroes, it's not what you do that matters most, but how you choose to act.


Have a thoughtful week,
-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

"This is NOT a costume. These are my clothes!" -SUPERGIRL

CS CHALLENGE:  It is said, superheroes, that, by dressing the part, we become the part.  You should neither choose nor don your superhero garb lightly or without intention.
YOUR SUPERHERO LIFESTYLE: Looking for a new cape or boots, crimefighting accessories or perhaps some updated accoutrements for your secret headquarters or batcave??!! CS supports the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.  Check them out by clicking here or on the logo.  Choose WISELY and let us know what you think.

Be your own hero first,
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"The must of righteousness ...overpowers the stench of evil." - SPIDER-MAN

Have a powerful week, superheroes!
-CS

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"I'm not about to let my fears choose the course of my life, and maybe someday, that will help show the world how not to let their fears rule them." - NIGHTCRAWLER

CS CHALLENGE:
Lead by example, superheroes.  Own your fears so that they never own you.

Have a POWERFUL week!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"This is the voice of revolution speaking. The petty complacency of the sheeplike masses will no longer be tolerated. There is a new order to come." - GHOST RIDER

CS CHALLENGE:
Every once in a while, we catch ourselves, realizing that we have been "falling in line" with the rest, doing what is easy or responding only to what is asked of us, instead of following our dreams, speaking up about the things we cannot tolerate and seeking out the things that drive us.  You are your own revolution, superheroes.  It begins with you.  Pinch yourself, take a good look around, and get back to work... or simply...get started!

I am right there with you...

-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"No matter how many mistakes we make along the way -- we must learn to care for one another!" - JEAN GREY

Have a powerful week, superheroes!
-Citizen Superhero

Superhero Wisdom of the Week

"C'mon. Let's do something insane like save the world." - IRON MAN

Check out this group of fellow citizen superheroes doing what they can to protect natural environments and save the world through music and by supporting local artists and progressive businesses.  See more about their efforts at www.conserfest.org

Have a powerful week, superheroes!
-Citizen Superhero