I pondered this question and almost didn't join the group because I couldn't decide on what power I would want.
I mean, I always thought I was wonder woman, until this year. Until a sickness came early in the winter and seemed to linger much too long. And then I cracked a tooth and lost my fight to keep it. The last straw that broke my illusion was when I got asked the other day if I was going to take the senior citizen discount. I saw myself in an innocent film that my daughter took, and I had to ask myself "who is that old lady". And with all this, I knew, I was not wonder woman.
But, as I played with my son, I did think again, "if I could have it, what power would I want?"
I always enjoyed flying in airplanes. One of the memories I cherish is being in an air force trainer jet and flying up-side-down and doing rolls and loops. I somewhat envy people who can fly in their dreams; I never have. So, maybe it would be flying. And that is a selfish wish. One that would bring ME pleasure, but not really be useful
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| Roadrunner who wants to fly, not run. |
Healing? There are friends I would LOVE to lay hands on and heal. People in pain both physical and mental. But, then all the problems that would come with that....people crowding me, who to heal, when to heal.
But, then it came to me....I really wouldn't want superhero powers. The power that I would want is one that is more saint-like in nature. I would love to be like the St.Francis of the legends and be able to be with animals, understand them, be gentle enough in nature that they would be with me. And I could help them. Yep, I think that is what I would like.
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But, then again.....there is something to be said for destroying the bad guys with lightning bolts.......Hmmmm......
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I'd like to be able to communicate with animals too. :)
ReplyDeletewell, we really *are* related. you mentioned flying, and healing, and understanding animals. we share all those. and to destroy bad guys with lightning bolts?….YES!!
ReplyDeleteI love your last choice of understanding and being with animals. Very sweet. I would love that too.
ReplyDeletelightning bolts & communication with animals? Perfect mix!
ReplyDeleteWell described choices and thoughts on their pluses and minuses. Funny, we both had healer in our list...I still would want that one if possible. But I do love your choice of St Francis and his ability with animals as they are very special in my life too.
ReplyDeleteObo ooh! Communicating with animals in their language would be terrific! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteWell, I can't communicate with animals in their language but I do talk to them like they know what I'm saying. Even when my little dog is really annoying me, I tell her how rotten she is in a very loving voice and she likes it. She looks at me like I'm the expert and like I can do no wrong. I feel like I'm not so bad.
ReplyDeleteIt really depends on what your mind says the ability may look like. I think these are the ideas we can actually conceive of and that there are so many versions we are unable to fathom about how communicating with animals works.
I've put out my finger and a butterfly I really wanted to climb onto it, did climb on and I was so happy about it. I felt like it knew I wouldn't hurt it. It was a great day.