Superheroes are ideals.

They are symbols of power, strength, possessors of unique and special abilities typically harnessed to defeat the bad guys and rid the world of injustice.

The first superhero arrived on the scene in 1936.

However, it was not long before they became a staple of mainstream American culture, gaining traction shortly after their introduction.

 It was time when  the world was making its way,

America was on the precipice of war, and yet still reeling from the Great depression.

 There was a great encompassing fear of uncertainty and a desperate need for hope.

These heroes were symbols of that hope.

As Stan Lee so aptly phrased it, “For men must never feel a cause is hopeless—men must never feel an enemy cannot be beaten.”

Thus, arose the class of superheroes

I do not believe that there are many children who have not dreamed at some time or another of possessing a superpower.

It is not senseless to assume that there were quite many who held to hope that perhaps one day, the would awaken with the ability to fly, run faster than the speed of light, become imbued with strength of the incredible hulk, become cloaked with invisibility, or don invincibility.

But, with age, many put away those youthful dreams, and hopes, and settled for living a life of normal.

Yet, the world never changed. The world remains rife with injustices, and bad guys, but no superhumans to save the day, at least not like those in the comics.

But, what if I told you that we all have a superpower.

How would you feel knowing that your power is one of the most substantive powers to exist?

What is that power, you ask?

That power is the power of influence!

While influence is a little word it carries significant weight.

Every where you go you have influence.

 Your influence may not always noticeable to you.

However, the impact is life altering to many whom you come in contact with.

You influence with your appearance, words, and actions.

Every where you go you make an impression.

That impression will either affect others positively or negatively.

Your footsteps are so loud that they echo.

Your mouth so powerful that it dissects and builds with mere whispers.

Your touch so powerful that it can heal or destroy.

Thus, always be mindful.

Use measured steps.

Use your power for good.

You never know whose life you will touch.

And if you sit and think on , I think you will realize that it is a mighty power to wield.

And, “With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility”- Stan Lee