5 Things You Can Learn From a Superhero
If there’s one thing the suddenly famous Batman of Route 29 has taught us, it is this: You don’t necessarily have to have superpowers -- or a souped-up Lamborghini -- to be a superhero. Here’s our best shot at a few other lessons we’ve taken from the Masked One:
1. Take the next step
Don't just think about it and move on. Get involved. Find out who needs your help and how you could help in a consistent way.
2. Don't punch the clock
When you are helping, it doesn't hurt to linger. Is there somebody hanging in the back who didn't get a bowl at the soup kitchen? Is there a kid in the cancer ward who couldn't make the singalong, balloon tricks or facepainting? Go to them.
3. Don't worry about what 'normal' people think
Getting funny looks for dressing in costume or carrying a car full of balloons to a charity event? There are all kinds of people in the world. You don't know the burdens that they carry. You DO know that you are making a difference.
4. Never forget how lucky you are
Whatever misfortune you've faced in your life, it probably pales beside the struggle of kids against deadly disease. You pass others each day hounded by poverty, addiction, mental illness. Ask yourself: what gift allowed you to stay off -- or get off -- that path?
5. Do what you can
Few people have the freedom to devote a huge chunk of time to help. Set a modest goal. Every bit counts. Remember the biggest part of being a superhero: being human.
If there’s one thing the suddenly famous Batman of Route 29 has taught us, it is this: You don’t necessarily have to have superpowers -- or a souped-up Lamborghini -- to be a superhero. Here’s our best shot at a few other lessons we’ve taken from the Masked One:
1. Take the next step
Don't just think about it and move on. Get involved. Find out who needs your help and how you could help in a consistent way.
2. Don't punch the clock
When you are helping, it doesn't hurt to linger. Is there somebody hanging in the back who didn't get a bowl at the soup kitchen? Is there a kid in the cancer ward who couldn't make the singalong, balloon tricks or facepainting? Go to them.
3. Don't worry about what 'normal' people think
Getting funny looks for dressing in costume or carrying a car full of balloons to a charity event? There are all kinds of people in the world. You don't know the burdens that they carry. You DO know that you are making a difference.
4. Never forget how lucky you are
Whatever misfortune you've faced in your life, it probably pales beside the struggle of kids against deadly disease. You pass others each day hounded by poverty, addiction, mental illness. Ask yourself: what gift allowed you to stay off -- or get off -- that path?
5. Do what you can
Few people have the freedom to devote a huge chunk of time to help. Set a modest goal. Every bit counts. Remember the biggest part of being a superhero: being human.
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