Today, I took a picture and realized that I had unknowingly captured my superheroine self. Well, actually the nerdy alter-ego: complex, a little neurotic, overly caring about the plight of others, too cute not to have a cape and tights (I’ll be ordering those specially made from some mysterious seamstress in Camden Town, London later today….ok, I won’t, but I’d like to…something slightly steampunk would be nice). Because she appeared of her own volition, I began to ponder the superpowers she currently possesses and those she would like to if she had a choice, which of course made me think of her frailties and her Kyrptonite.
She is a very powerful heroine, overcoming huge obstacles of time and distance if she knows the task has merit. Often self-sacrificing, she can be driven weak with exhaustion when trying to bring happiness and order to the world. She loves humanity and the diversity of the Earth’s inhabitants, only finding artificial beauty to be truly ugly. She is a passive rebel. Intuition is her most extraordinary gift. She can sense the negative emotions of those around her and accurately reconstruct the origin of their sadness and anger. Helping people through their heartaches and fears is her goal. Acceptance is her mantra.
Sadly, her frailties can easily destroy her. She has willingly carried heavy weights on her shoulders, but while she is strong, the time-space continuum wears on her physically and mentally. Endurance has been key, but even well-oiled machines need a break. A respite. Her love of the uniqueness of humanity and dislike of the artificial make her susceptible to the anger and animosity of those who thrive with the artificial while overlooking the real. They sense her inner rebellion and seek to marginalize her or make her appear freakish. As for intuition and acceptance, they are her Kryptonite. It is because she seeks to help that she attracts evil forces with the intent to abuse.
She must be aware always and align herself with forces of good that will protect one another in times of conflict. She would like to temper her intuition with foresight and kind, but swift, judgement, and she dreams of having lighting speed. She would also like to have a sense of her own beauty and conviction. Her inner rebel would like to be more of an outer rebel, tempered with her current sense of responsibility. Also, the ability to shut out negative voices would suit her well. One thing she needs is a name. What will you call her? Please leave a name for her in the comments section. Don’t be silent and don’t be cruel.
Awesome super-hero. Why don’t we just call her “Awesome,” despite her perceived weaknesses? Seems appropriate to me, the Bear.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Bears Noting
Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)
Thanks Rob! “Awesome” is a great name for her, and trust me when I say that her weaknesses aren’t perceived, they’re often painfully real. Jennifer a.k.a Urban Gypsy Girl
Terrific super hero. Totally awesome that your camera captured it. As for a name? Hmmmmm not sure.
Thanks Jai! I wish my camera would capture her more often. It’s easy to get lost in the daily grind.
How about Nerdgtastica?
BTW, I just nominated you for Liebster “award” (I’m new to blogging awards, I don’t really get it, but you’re cool, so I picked you) here: http://www.alioffthemark.com/2013/05/its-spring-cleaning-time-bitches.html
Thanks so much for the nomiation! Now I just need to write some more.
The weakness of needing a break is one I share to dangerous extremes. It could wipe us both out, heroes and civvies alike.
I agree, especially in American society. We’re so focused on getting on to the “next big thing” I would love to live in a society where the pace is slowed won and people really enjoy themselves and the company of others.
Cool lady I’d like to hang out with. And if I were to give her a name, I’d call her Zora.
This is my favorite name yet. It’s at the top of my list.
I’ve analyzed my super villain powers, but never my superhero self. I should remedy that.
As for a superhero name, um…um…I can’t think of one! Every Girl? She? I’m afraid I’m not a comic book gal, so I’m sorely lacking on superhero names.
Shannon at The Warrior Muse
You should self-analyze your super hero self! It is quite enlightening to consider how you perceive your strongest and weakess qualities.. Every girl sounds like a good name, but for some reason I keep thinking of Mary Tyler More when I hear it. If I were to make Every Girl her name, I would have to have Mary Tyler Moore theme music.
I think it is best that the super-heroine here remains unnamed. This is because naming would commoditise the whole thing. The qualities you noted are for the most part the ones we should be implicitly expecting in each other, but we don’t.
Great job figuring it all out. Hope the super heroine continues with the good work.
I love this comment. It would be the anti-herione who would commoditise herself. I also hope she continues with the good work, though it is easy in this world to become a villain or victim. Empowerment is so much harder because often it means being an outcast or expressing an opion which may not be positive or share. Jennifer a.k.a Urban Gypsy Girl
<===Loretta, Queen, of the Night. yesssss
Yessssssss! I love it!
I think her name should be Jennifer. One who is loved by many.
Awww! This is so sweet!