Flaws or Superpowers? You Decide.
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. (Ok, a lot more than usual, because let’s face it, I’m always thinking.) My train of thought(s) bought me to ponder on things I don’t really like about myself. Well, I’m always seeing and hearing things about reframing your mindset, so I’m now choosing to rename these “flaws” and call them superpowers. We’ll see if it sticks. Here are three flaws turned superpowers:
Deep Introspection: My brain is always running. No seriously. “Run Forrest Run” type of running. If someone measured the electrical impulses from my brain, I bet it would be enough to power a small appliance. (Maybe now that gas is approaching $5 a gallon, it could be an alternative energy source?) It’s tiring, but it also allows me to see things and sides of conflict that most people may miss, or not think about.
Empathy: I used to hate being empathetic. I feel everything deeply. The older I get, the more I realize that it is a strength. Sure, it has made me a little (or a lot) more sensitive than others, but it’s also because I’ve gone through a lot more then most, and I can understand people and their hurt, even if I don’t agree how they deal with it.
My middle name: Ogechi literally means “In God’s own time”. Now, I’m still wrestling with this one. I seem to always be at the bottom of the totem pole when in everything compared to my peers. I haven’t won any fancy awards, this economy is making whatever I make seem like chump change, and I’m seemingly not far in my career. I seem to be watching everyone else speed past me in the Mario Kart of life, and I’m just waiting for a power boost to catch up. It seems like I am literally always waiting on God’s timing, and while that’s supposed to be a good thing, I’m still waiting on my speed boost. I guess this one is only a gift because (deep, deep down) I know that God (hopefully) won’t withhold anything good from me. Did I mention I’m trying to work on my faith? Bet you couldn’t tell.
We all have things about ourselves that we don’t particularly like, and it’s ok to recognize those.
It’s also ok to see the good in some of those things too.
So, what are your superpowers?
In honor of superheroes, here is one of my favorite clips of The Green Lantern. 😂