In the Radical Leap, by Steve Farber, he says, "we follow human beings, we don't follow idealized icons of unattainable perfection." Clark Kent is idolized by the author because he has super powers, but he's also vulnerable. Think of yourself as a SuperHero. Come up with a name, persona, strengths/powers, and your "kryptonite" that makes you vulnerable.
As a Super Hero I would probably call myself Possibilities Girl because I am always looking for alternative possibilities. My mind is never completely "made-up" about anything which makes for the ultimate open mind. My greatest super power is my Super Human Mind that allows me to understand the complexity of human behavior, thoughts, and attitudes. Possibilities Girl never casts judgment on a situation or even a mentality without recognizing the unique mix of experiences and context that every individual has that can have powerful influence on a human being. But as noted in the name, Super Human Mind is still a "human" super power that is never constant and is prone to occasional mistakes, so Possibilities Girl doesn't always have full use of this power especially when she is not thinking about it. As a matter of fact, Possibilities Girl is a Super "Human" Hero in every way because all human beings have great potential that is never immune to the limitations and vulnerabilities of humanity. The greatest vulnerability to Possibilities Girl just so happens to also be her greatest source of strength and power. She has a powerful mind that recognizes the complexity of what is both seen and unseen, but that very same powerful mind can be kryptonite that makes her vulnerable. It can be very problematic in this world to not think enough about a situation at-hand but conversely it can be dangerous and crippling to think too much about the situation at-hand. My analytic mind that helps me understand and recognize a great deal more than the average human being is my greatest source of strength. My over-analytic mind can overwhelm me to the point of paralysis, leaving me vulnerable and trapped.
Wow! You are so insightful. I have seen this in you. You are so good at examining possibilities and remaining open to others and situations. I think that you are very aware of this and this can help you understand when you are bogged down and not making headway. Stop and take a deep breath and recognize your Kryptonite and take if off your neck like SuperMan. : - )
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