In my family, we love, love the Marvel movies. In fact, we have a 32 man bracket (Its how we rate things, no pros/cons list here) of all of the Marvel Movie, from the most favorite to the least favorite. We have had many diner table conversations about what Super Hero is the best, whose poser would you want? Me? Captain America beats all and who wouldn't want the powers of Scarlet Witch? It is fun to fantasize about having a super power. I don't think we need to fantasize about it. I think every one has a super power. It may not be to walk through walls, fly or shoot ice and fire from our finger tips. I believe our super powers are a bit more natural. Some people have the power of persuasion. Some, the power of patience. Maybe yours is teaching. For years, I have wanted a talent. A thing that I can do, that other can not. For years, I have not found it...until now.
To find your super power, you have to listen. You have to listen to what people say about you. What they like about you. You may not even think it is a super power. For a long time, I was like, that isn't hard for me. I thought it should be something that I thought was awe inspiring to me. Your super power is awe inspiring to others. My sister, is a great example. She has patience and a kind heart. She is an amazing teacher of elementary school kids. She can teach any one how to read. She is encouraging and fun.
I have a friend at work that can approach and talk to anyone at any time. She doesn't get nervous or flustered. She can strike up a conversation about the persons shoes and get their life story from that. It is amazing to me.
My husband, has helped me figure out my super power. Every morning, he has said it. "Mits, you are too happy in the morning. It is too early for that kind of energy." Or, "You have had some messed up stuff happen to you. How are you so positive about it?"
My Super Power? The power of positivity. I can find the silver lining to anything. This is just a normal thing for me to do. I am not particularly fond of confrontation, and will go out of my way to make sure the people around me have no reason to argue. I will take criticism, and find a way to make it constructive so I can change, learn from my mistakes and grow. Apparently, this is called having a growth mindset. This is a big buzz word. Mindset. You have to have a growth mindset, a positive mindset in order to accomplish more. In order to grow your finances, your intellect, your relationships. Who knew I was trendy. I mean, I still wear skinny jeans, and a high ponytail. Plus, I don't even own a pair of wedge shoes.
Having the power of positive thinking is great and a little heavy too. I get a lot of eye rolls from my kids. I guess that is natural. Others believe that I have had a pretty easy life and nothing bad has ever happened and things have been handed to me. I can tell you, I have not had the easy button to push at will, but I know I am blessed and have created a life that I love to live.
If you need help getting to your happy place, here are a few tips and tricks.
1. Turn up the tunes...especially music that you loved as a kid. 80s music is up beat and fun. (my parents gave us the love of music. Everything from Chuck Berry, to Elton John, Madonna, Kenny Rodgers and John Anderson) A song from your childhood can come on and it will transport you back to that time.
2. Write out your negative thought and then rephrase it in an affirming phrase or, just add the word "yet" at the end. Here is an example. "My house is a mess, I am a terrible housekeeper." Let's put a positive spin on that. "I have been so productive in other areas of my life this week, I haven't had time to clean up the house....yet!"
3. Have a mantra. Say something positive to yourself every day. You have to clean out the negative vibes in your brain. Currently, my mantra is "I believe I can and so I will." I don't say it over and over, because, well, I have it on a ring on my finger. It says "She believes she could, so she did" I have some goals that I want to accomplish and this motivates me to chip away at them every day. Plus, if I show my kids that I can do something, they will learn that they can too! No mater how hard or how high the mountain is to climb.
4. Get outside and let the sun shine on your face and take a deep breath. It is difficult to be in a poor mindset when you are outside in nature.
5. Have an attitude of gratitude. Everything I have, I am grateful for. I am not talking about stuff. I do have a nice home that keeps me warm and I feel safe there. It is who is in that house that I love and I tell them everyday. I focus on the fact that I love being married to Jeremy. I tell him that I love being married to him. I tell my kids, they are my why. I love them so much! I could put Beverly Goldberg to shame. I love the fact that I have running water, lights at the click of a button and a toilets that flushes...that is inside! Life could be worse. I could be living in a country that doesn't respect women, that has no indoor plumbing and it could be raining!
Go, find your super power. Ask family and friends what they know you are great at. What comes natural to you? Can you bake the best brownies? Can you calm a child when you talk to them? Do dogs follow you around even if you don't have a treat in your pocket? You may be the next baby or dog whisperer.
We all have a super power. Embrace yours and let it shine through. What is your super power?
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