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- I didn\u2019t expect him to come and save me from the bullies at my school.<\/li>\n
- I didn\u2019t want him to come and extract us from that awful place where we used to live.<\/li>\n
- I never daydreamed that he\u2019d beat up the bad guys that would attempt to harm me at night on my way home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
He\u2019s a cool guy and always will be \u2013 but I\u2019ve learned that REAL super heroes (like my Dad, my friends, that guy who helped me with my heavy shopping bags) are far better.<\/p>\n
The Reasons Why You Don’t Need Superheroes<\/h2>\n
Batman Has The Mad Skills \u2013 But You Do, Too!<\/h3>\n
As my favorite super hero doesn\u2019t have special telekinetic powers or flying abilities, Batman trained long and hard to acquire the skills necessary to beat the criminals of Gotham City. Back then, I was envious of his martial arts mastery. But as I grew up, I realized I didn\u2019t need that to be recognized or to help rid my community of bad guys: I just needed to be myself \u2013 only braver.<\/p>\n
Easier said than done.<\/em><\/p>\n
It takes a brave spirit to remain loyal to a friend, especially when that person is not there. It\u2019s definitely easier to ignore what\u2019s happening around you, without saying anything. But if you want to make the world a better place, you need to begin with yourself. In the real world, it\u2019s not just skills that matter, but your values.<\/strong> What do you believe in? Do you think that love, humility, and loyalty are still important?<\/p>\n
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Chuck your cape in and be a real hero instead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Back in fifth grade, I was part of a fabulous group of popular girls. They were everything that I wanted to be: pretty, rich, and had influence over other students. But when our adventures meant breaking my parents\u2019 rules, I realized how tough it was to go against them. After all, they were my friends. Sad as I was, I broke from their clique and was on my own for quite a while.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t have Batman to rescue me from their taunts and harsh gossip when I left. But soon enough, I found new people that were just as fun but possessed the same values I deemed important. Plus, as I studied more and became involved in school activities, I slowly made my own name.
\nI didn\u2019t learn martial arts or achieved genius level intelligence \u2013 however, I did learn how to be a good friend and an honest daughter.<\/p>\nSpiderman Gets The Fame \u2013 But So Can You!<\/h3>\n
Another one of the favorite super heroes is Spiderman. Although I\u2019m not exactly a fan of arachnids, I love watching him jump from building to building. One of the best parts about his adventures is after he saves the day when the New York residents begin cheering for him. I used to imagine throes of folks shouting my name, with my initials all up in lights.<\/p>\n
Eventually, I realized that not all fame is the same<\/strong>. In fact, just like success, it could mean different things to different people. For some individuals, fame is being promoted to the highest position at the office; while for others, it means being acknowledged by your loved ones.<\/p>\n
There was a particular incident back in college when our department was suddenly called for the official awarding of the past semester\u2019s honors\u2019 list \u2013 and I was totally unprepared. While my friends all had their family with them (or at least their mom or dad), I had no one. Although I got an award, it was one of the saddest moments in my life.<\/p>\n
I understood then that Spiderman was not really happy because random people were cheering him on \u2013 he was happy because he knew he was keeping the city safe for his loved ones, Aunt May and Gwen Stacy. That\u2019s why when Gwen died, Spiderman almost quit being a super hero because he felt he had no more reason to save the city.<\/p>\n
Just like the character of Peter Parker, I sought for my own reason to continue helping others. This came in the form of volunteer work for our university\u2019s Peer Counseling club. Aside from listening to troubled students, we also went to impoverished communities to teach and play with the children. There were no awards, nor ribbons \u2013 but those were the best memories I\u2019ve had.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t have crowds of people cheering my name like in my daydreams, but I had something better: the smiles of the children we spent time with.<\/p>\n
Be a Real Avenger Instead<\/h3>\n
My family loves the Avengers. During the Holidays last year, I even accompanied them to watch the Avengers movie before the mall closed. It was a thrilling film with plenty of nail-biter scenes.<\/p>\n
But at the end of the day, it wasn\u2019t Ironman who kept the city safe: it was the local policemen. My dad was no Hulk, but he was real patient as he took care of my younger brother while assisting my grandma with the heavy groceries. Turns out, the Avengers have real life counterparts in the form of doctors, nurses, firemen, and retail staff who seem to have boundless energy as they serve people from all walks of life.<\/p>\n