Labor Day has come and gone and school is back in session. Some kids have already logged in a week while others are readying their backpacks for that all important first day back to school. I didn’t love going back to school, but I DID love buying those new supplies. Nothing like a fresh ream of paper–the blank canvas of hope and newness, to feel like everything was possible. Sure everyone needs paper, scissors and maybe that scientific calculator, but what do you really need to make it through the year? SUPERPOWERS. Yep, not your garden variety ones like laser vision to see through walls or superhuman strength to lift cars, but the true staying superpowers of your soul.
What superpowers would I pack?
This year I am focused on 4 superpowers: Courage, Flexibility, Generosity & Playfulness. How can I bring those into my life everyday–even just a little?
Lately courage has taken the form of conversations that I’d been neglecting & facing truths in a variety of areas from finances to friendships. I’ve committed to staying the course no matter how difficult. Flexibility shows up when I have to tweak my plans unexpectedly. I’ve committed to expanding the flexibility of both body and mind–a willingness to see something from a different perspective. Even the flexibility of changing my routine and schedule– just because it enables me to be more resilient and less rigid.
Generosity shows up in how willing I am to be giving to myself and others in both time, money, & appreciation. It can be as simple as being generous with my compliments or acknowledgements, taking the extra time to write a review or help someone with a project, or a referral. Giving of my time, talents and treasures is something I can do everyday even just a little.
I threw in Playfulness because as my friend pointed out, “ the first step to enlightenment is to LIGHTEN UP.” In all my growth & self development, I can get pretty serious , so I’ve planned a trip to play with my girlfriends for 2 weeks! But everyday, I can exercise a little playfulness in my life, by teasing and laughing and keeping flexible.
So I ask you, what superpowers will you load into your backpack? What will propel you faster than a speeding bullet and make you able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? I’d love know we are populating the planet with SUPERHEROES. Please share your secret powers with us.
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