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Life Without A Cape: Letting Go of the Hero’s Complex
We are all heroes of our own stories. We are heroes of our journey in life. We save ourselves each time we realize we are more than just our physical bodies and yet understand these bodies help us navigate the physical life experience. Notwithstanding, the Hero in all of us can become too vigilant and wants to save the world.
I Used to Be a Superhero
I know it sounds strange, but I decided last year (2020) was my last year as a Superhero. I’m done. I cannot save the world. The world does not want to be saved.
On that faithful day (yes, faithful — the day I rebuilt my confidence and let go of guilt), January 3, 2020, I sighed and took a deep breath, swallowed the lump forming in my throat, and decided to nurture my soul for a change.
Perhaps this sounds as if I am starting in the middle instead of the beginning. The truth is, I don’t know where to start. You see, until a year ago, I thought I was a Superhero. I thought that by saving the world, I could carve out a good piece of life for myself.
But after committing to a year of redirecting which began January 3, 2020; I set my feet on a new path. The path was about redirecting my life towards my hopes, dreams, and heart’s desires. And no lie, it felt selfish.
