Embrace your Superpower

 Every one of us has something within that we excel at, our superpower. Can you name yours?

I'm not sure I can. I have good qualities yes, maybe even some great ones ... but a "superpower"?!  Perhaps it's because it is not in my nature to look inwards and disect my attributes,  instead I much prefer to help others find and nuture theirs. I can name a few superpowers of everyone in my inner circle and am constantly reminding people of them regularly so why do I find it so hard to name one if my own? 

In all honesty I am aware of what I am good at, what I receive praise for but I always thought a superpower had to be more than that. Something extraordinary. In reality it's about delving deep and recognizing your strengths, growing and feeding them, to reach a more fulfilled life and lead you on your true path. Becoming comfortable vocalizing these traits can encourage and inspire others to look for their own superpower. 

So I have come to the realization that my superpower is simple. I am a cheerleader.

To my close friends and family I am the person who will forever have their back and will always believe in them. I will talk until I am blue in the face about how special, unique and awesome their ideas are and will do everything in my power to ensure their happiness. This in turn gives me joy.

Ironic in a way though how I will pull out all the stops for others to succeed but struggle to do the same for myself. This post is a start, I think, in turning this around. An opportunity to grow and embrace those traits that make me who I am.

The "light bulb moment" for me, and the reason for this post, is that we all have something that we do just that much better than average and we need to latch on to it, not be embarrassed by it, own it. 

Now it's your turn to name your superpower.