Superhero Powers

We are all only human, even parents, and as such, our super human powers cannot burn incessantly. Sometimes the fiery flame that keeps us going dwindles down to but a faint flicker in the dark, starless night. It is at moments like this when we need to know that we are not alone, that we are not the only ones who have doubts and fears, needs and desires, and that we are not as invincible as we pretend to be...we are not the perfect superhero we all too often strive to be.

Who, in the quiet hush of night has questioned who they are, and who they want to be?

Well, when you're in your darkest moment and the sky is black and suffocating, reach out your hand because there is always someone there with you even if you cannot see them. You don't have to be a superhero all of the time, and mistakes are what makes you stronger so embrace them all. Embrace the light and embrace the darkness because you can take something good from both, and both can bring you closer to where you want to be.

“The greatness comes not when things go always good for you. But the greatness comes when you're really tested, when you take some knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes. Because only if you've been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.”

- Richard Nixon

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