If you've spent any time around me or looked at any of my online profiles, you will have noticed that I have a 'slight' adoration for Superman.
In this blog, I'm going to answer the question: WHY SUPERMAN?
Just to clear it up - Yes, Chuck Norris made a bet with Superman and the loser had to wear his underpants over his trousers.
Now, I know what you're thinking, he has superpowers, he can just forfeit the bet right? WRONG!
You CANNOT mess with Chuck Norris! Come on, this is the guy that counted to infinity, TWICE!
Ok look, you and I have both had dreams about flying (perhaps even about breathing underwater too).
Face it, those were some of the most incredible dreams you've ever had, right?!
I bet you've even woken up from that dream and tried to go back to sleep just to fly a little bit more!
Flying means freedom at the end of the day, and who doesn't want to be free!
Flying through the clouds has got nothing to do with why I really love Superman. (Ok, maybe just a little bit).
For me and many others;
It all started with the man that really brought Superman to life: Christopher Reeve.
I've been blessed to have come across many of these characters in my life, that have inspired, raised me higher, saved, supported, guided and helped me evolve through some of the most confusing and hardest years. You know who you are :)
I'm also honored to be working alongside so many of the same mindset and heartset on a WorldwideTeamUp. People that genuinely want to help others, in any way they can.
I think you might like this song :) Five for fighting- Superman
So, I hope you can relate in some way - tell me what you think!
Leave a comment below, try to subscribe and follow. I think it all works now, let me know if it doesn't :)
In this blog, I'm going to answer the question: WHY SUPERMAN?
Just to clear it up - Yes, Chuck Norris made a bet with Superman and the loser had to wear his underpants over his trousers.
Now, I know what you're thinking, he has superpowers, he can just forfeit the bet right? WRONG!
You CANNOT mess with Chuck Norris! Come on, this is the guy that counted to infinity, TWICE!
Ok look, you and I have both had dreams about flying (perhaps even about breathing underwater too).
Face it, those were some of the most incredible dreams you've ever had, right?!
I bet you've even woken up from that dream and tried to go back to sleep just to fly a little bit more!
Flying means freedom at the end of the day, and who doesn't want to be free!
Flying through the clouds has got nothing to do with why I really love Superman. (Ok, maybe just a little bit).
For me and many others;
It all started with the man that really brought Superman to life: Christopher Reeve.
If you've never heard of him, I suggest you read his autobiography: 'Nothing is impossible'.
Reeve played Superman in the films starting from 1978, and he was AWESOME.
He made me believe he was real, hence why I tried to fly out of a 1st floor window,
If I could do it again, I would, except this time I would shout out "TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!" as I fall with style!
On May 27, 1995, he suffered a horse riding accident which left him quadriplegic (meaning confined to a wheelchair). As you can imagine, this was a dramatic change in his lifestyle.
This didn't stop the man at all: he started charities, school foundations and funded serious progress in medical stem cell research .
When you read his book, you'll understand how much heart and willpower this man actually had.
He's a true testament to how there really is no excuse. An inspiration.
It's not about the superpowers, it's about the morality of superman, what he stands for and more importantly that he never changes his belief system no matter how hard a situation gets.
A superman to me is someone that despite all odds or interests carries on fighting for what is right.
He's a guardian of justice, one that discards himself when it comes to helping others.
If you've noticed, I just described every single hero out there; any one you can think of will have this morality. It doesn't matter if you're not into comics: I said HERO, and a few examples are:
firemen, police, single mothers and fathers, war heroes, nurses, teachers and doctors. These are incredible people, they don't get paid enough or get enough positive recognition for everything they do to service the many. Which is sad and unfair.
Go have a conversation with one of these people and honestly ask them to tell you some stories. You'll develop so much respect and empathy for the effort and hell they put up with for the greater good.
Christopher Reeve is the real definition of what superman means to me: A modern day superhero who just did everything in his power for what's right. On an off screen, he was Superman.
Personally, I think the world could do with more superheroes, don't you?
Reeve played Superman in the films starting from 1978, and he was AWESOME.
He made me believe he was real, hence why I tried to fly out of a 1st floor window,
If I could do it again, I would, except this time I would shout out "TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!" as I fall with style!
On May 27, 1995, he suffered a horse riding accident which left him quadriplegic (meaning confined to a wheelchair). As you can imagine, this was a dramatic change in his lifestyle.
This didn't stop the man at all: he started charities, school foundations and funded serious progress in medical stem cell research .
When you read his book, you'll understand how much heart and willpower this man actually had.
He's a true testament to how there really is no excuse. An inspiration.
It's not about the superpowers, it's about the morality of superman, what he stands for and more importantly that he never changes his belief system no matter how hard a situation gets.
A superman to me is someone that despite all odds or interests carries on fighting for what is right.
He's a guardian of justice, one that discards himself when it comes to helping others.
If you've noticed, I just described every single hero out there; any one you can think of will have this morality. It doesn't matter if you're not into comics: I said HERO, and a few examples are:
firemen, police, single mothers and fathers, war heroes, nurses, teachers and doctors. These are incredible people, they don't get paid enough or get enough positive recognition for everything they do to service the many. Which is sad and unfair.
Go have a conversation with one of these people and honestly ask them to tell you some stories. You'll develop so much respect and empathy for the effort and hell they put up with for the greater good.
Christopher Reeve is the real definition of what superman means to me: A modern day superhero who just did everything in his power for what's right. On an off screen, he was Superman.
Personally, I think the world could do with more superheroes, don't you?
I've been blessed to have come across many of these characters in my life, that have inspired, raised me higher, saved, supported, guided and helped me evolve through some of the most confusing and hardest years. You know who you are :)
I'm also honored to be working alongside so many of the same mindset and heartset on a WorldwideTeamUp. People that genuinely want to help others, in any way they can.
I think you might like this song :) Five for fighting- Superman
So, I hope you can relate in some way - tell me what you think!
Leave a comment below, try to subscribe and follow. I think it all works now, let me know if it doesn't :)
Superman can be someone who just makes u feel right at the right moment. Do something without expecting a return.. Encourage you and love you for what ever happens or who ever you are.. be there for you at good and bad times. Doesn't judge you for who you are and respects you. A friend, a relative a boyfriend or a girlfriend. My heroes are my mom and dad <3
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing and really inspiring and it made me realise that each one of us have their own superhero!!
ReplyDeleteEvery single person has a hero inside himself. The sad part is that most people never realize this for their own selves!! And end up just hoping that some superpower or superhero will get them out of their misery, bad situation or whatever, just like a miracle. If only they knew...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this!! Really motivating!
I've been lucky to have many heroes in my life at different times on my journey and this made me think more about how I can be a hero (or heroine?) to someone else to help them on their own path ... a way of saying thank you for the heroes who have helped me. Very inspiring, thank you!
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