To be powerful

I am quite sure that most of us dreamt of having super powers as a child or even until now. Some might even go as far as studying every super power one can get and learning its weaknesses.

This is perhaps the reason why movies with super heroes never get old. The feeling of watching something you want in a screen makes it more achievable, I think.

But why does everyone wants powers?

Some might want it for control. They think that if they have powers they can control the world. Or maybe in a smaller scale. Maybe they just want to rule the place they live in. Or perhaps, they want to control their life.

Having super powers might mean that they can decide for themselves what they want to do instead of being stuck and lost.

Some might want it to feel special. If only a few people in the world could have super powers, some might want it just to feel rare. They might want to be viewed with admiration. They might want to be the envy of others.

Feeling that they are superior to others because they can do things that others cannot. They might feel loved only when they are at the top.

Some might want it to escape. There are a lot bad things in the world. I would not be surprised if someine wished for a super power just so they could escape their situation.

Similar to the one who wants control, they want power to leave the place they are caged in.

Some might not want it. They might be people who are confident in their abilities. Ones who see no use for having a super power while living in this chaotic world.

Did you see it?

The people I mentioned earlier are people who can do things about their situation without super powers in the movies. You see, I think everyone of us has powers. Although they are not as flashy as we see in the screens.

The one who wanted to control can do so by learning body language and word manipulation. They might be so incredible at it that people barely noticed it. Even if some do, their brainwashed followers will protect them no matter what they do.

Or if they wanted control for themselves, maybe they already have that power to choose. It is just that they are stuck in that place where they think there is no choice. Maybe the control to take the wheels of their lives has been within their reach, they are just too afraid to see it yet.

The people who wants it to be special are already special. They already do things that others cannot. They already have eyes on them. But maybe they want more. Or maybe they just want a specific person/people to pay attention to them.

The one who wants to escape this world already has means to do so. There are so many books, movies, and games that will help one escape the real world, even if it is just for a little while. Escapism is a good thing if regulate to small amount.

Or if they want to escape a specific place, the power is already theirs. They just have to use it. So many times, they stop themselves from leaving because they are afraid. They think of thousands of excuses and refused to move from their place. But if you will not make a step now, when will you ever be ready?

The people who might not want it are people contented at where they are in their lives. They know that they can do somethig that even a person with powers cannot. They know that they are special. They know that they are powerful.

What does it mean to be powerful?

Does it mean being able to control someone else? Does it mean having control over everything that goes on? Does it mean being special or having the means to escape?

Does it mean people fear and admire you? Does it mean invincible?

Well, for me, I think being powerful means that even if the world is falling apart, you are still calm in your inner world. It means that being able to recognize everything about yourself that no matter the circumstance, you know that you will find a way.

People have confused authority with powers. Thinking that only those in authority have power to do anything.

But everyone of us has powers. It is just a matter of learning how to use them.

What do you think your powers are?