Mary’s Minute
“The things that make us
different – those are our superpowers.”
~
Lena Waithe
Super Man knew he had x-ray vision, and he knew how to use
it. It was one of his superpowers – one of
the things that made him different. We
all have things that make us different, but we often don’t stop to think about what
makes us unique. We especially don’t think about our uniqueness as superpowers.
With Mother’s Day last weekend, I want to use my mom as an
example to talk about superpowers. My
mom is often described as a “hoot,” meaning she is fun and entertaining. She is also known for her kindness. I also can’t think of my mom without thinking
of her flowers and how she loves to tinker in them. These are some of the things that make her unique;
these are her superpowers.
As the school year ends, we are reminded of the superpowers
of our teachers and school staff. Giving
our students love through this challenging time certainly took superpowers!
Superman knew how to use his powers for the good, and I
think that we all do too, but perhaps we are not as overt as Superman. I don’t mean that we need to put on a cape
and attempt to save the world, but I do think that we should take an inventory
of what makes us unique and be more explicit about using our superpowers for good.
Another way to think about this is to think about using our
gifts, but today the idea of superpowers struck me as more appealing! You may not be able to leap over tall
builders or catch a speeding bullet, but if you take time to think of what
makes you unique, you will be amazed at what you can do!
Believe in your power!
Mary
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