while sitting around the table creating collages yesterday, jacob asked, "if you could be a superhero what would be your powers?" the three of us sat quietly for awhile, pondering this question, before one of us spoke. jacob said he would like to have super strength and the ability to fly so he could rescue people from danger or other scary situations. i said i would like to have the power to be a peacemaker; wherever i was and whomever i was with, i had the ability to enhance the best in people: kindness, understanding, support, cooperation, etc. megan's superpower wish seemed to be a blend of both jacob's strength and my positive influence on people.
the collage making conversation stayed with me all day. it was affirming to listen to my grandchildren speak of having superpowers that would be beneficial to the world. it also occurred to me that we as, mere mortals, can be superheros just by being to others (and ourselves) the best we can be. we might not be able to fly or have super human strength but we all have the capacity to bring the best of ourselves to others. in a small, very ordinary, human way, we can make the world a better place for everyone. a happier, more peaceful world leaves more time for whimsey!
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