What Do You Think of "Real" Superheroes?
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Re: What Do You Think of "Real" Superheroes?
What is grief, if not love persevering?
Grief is just love with no place to go.
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Wow! That seems nice.Paroca wrote:In my university, there's this man with special needs (I believe his brain stopped developing at a young age) who dresses up as a superhero, and walks around the campus. He's not there to keep peace per se, but to provide motivation and positivity to the people he meets. He encourages those who are working out, gives out compliments generously, and is always ready to give you a high five. There are also stories of him helping people cross the street or accompanying ladies who are walking alone between buildings at night. And there's nothing creepy or whatever about him. His kindness is a superpower on its own.
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but the greatest of all the hero is always in you.
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They land all over the spectrum, from actually physically defending citizens who are being attacked, to being very active in community outreach, and empowering the individual.
And it's nice to see that it isn't just an American thing!
What is grief, if not love persevering?
Grief is just love with no place to go.
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Ljessup wrote:I can't say that I have ever seen this or even knew it was an actual thing people did. I have obviously seen it in movies or tv shows, but didn't realize that it was something that was actual done. In saying that I think it is admirable in a world that shows hate and terror far too often. I love finding the good in people and seeing people trying to make the world a better place. That helps me keep my faith in humanity when all that is on the news is negativity and sadness. The costume would just make it cool to me.
I'm geek enough to admit that I agree with you.
What is grief, if not love persevering?
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