It’s been a long summer. The hot sizzle of the sun and hazy
smokey skies have prompted indoor activities, and one of my favorites:
contemplation. Sadie is up for anything, so she rests quietly, nose on paws, waiting
to see what happens. Cheap entertainment.
I’ve been thinking about superpowers. I know we all have
them, and I’m trying to laser focus in on mine. However, I am surrounded with those
whose superpowers ooze out of the very air they breathe.
I’ll start with Sadie, my faithful companion with a wet nose,
a penchant for ‘shake’ and sheer adoration for hot dogs and doggie ice cream. Her
superpower was firmly established when I brought her home as a pup. Pure love. If
you are a dog lover, you know what I mean. She trusts. She counts on me to feed
her, provide water, walks and lots of love, but she doesn’t worry about it, stay
awake at night with anxiety or ruminate. I walk to the door and grab her leash,
and she is instantly joyful, ready to go.
I think about my grandkids.
Kaylin, age 12 and ¾ has the superpowers of wisdom and resilience.
She is what my mom would call an ‘old
soul’, someone who was born with a divine plan and huge heart. She is smart, has
tons of courage and navigates her life with a maturity that astounds me.
And then there is Kason, age 8. He rocks superpowers of
extreme kindness, care, and positivity. His inner light and spirit shines so
brightly, I’m pretty sure we could use it to power the grid if we ever needed to.
When I talk to Kason, I always feel my heart open even wider from his precious energy
and presence.
Little Nolan is almost 3, and his superpowers grow all the
time. He has the best imagination and shares willingly his adventures of dinosaur
watching, Harry Potter spells and the wonder of rolly polly bugs when we go for
nature walks. He lives in the moment, a dynamo of pureness. When he’s sad, he’s
sad. When he’s mad, he’s mad. But he is always shimmering sweetness.
If you are in my circle of family and friends, I recognize
your superpower. I wish I could list them here, because I am constantly in awe and
have great respect for each of you. There is a collective web constantly
spinning chock full of magic and wonder. And each of you has a part in creating
that. So, if you ever doubt or need a bit of encouragement, comment below or
send me a message, and I would be honored to share what I see your superpower
as.
So, I’ll continue the adventure of excavating mine. When you
are surrounded with inspiration, it rubs off, I am sure. Sadie and I are both
enjoying the superpower of Mother Nature, who is offering a sneak peak of fall
this week.
Until next time friends, live a great story.
