From “All-Star Superman” by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
Created and slowly developed since 1938, the Man of Steel has won and inspired humankind’s hearts and minds by showing us the power of goodness, truth and justice. Growing up on a small farm in Smallville, Kansas, as the son of Johnathan and Martha Kent, Kal-El was one of the few survivors from his planet, Krypton, as his parents sent him away before it imploded. As he grew on our planet, Kal-El noticed he was different from those around him, as his powers began to show and evolve. Soon enough, he would explore the world as Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis. Ultimately, he would adopt his heroical identity, Superman, as he became a beacon of hope to all who believed and fought for a better world. So, in this edition of The Mindsets, we’llhumankind’s explore the qualities, virtues and skills Superman has and how that allows him to be a symbol of a better world to all of us. As his father, Jor-El, said in Man of Steel (2013), “The symbol of the House of El means hope. And embodied within that hope is the fundamental belief in the potential of every person to be a force of good. That’s what you can bring them.”
1. Idealistic
Superman’s idealistic mind teaches us the power of working for something we believe in. No matter how challenging the situation is, Superman always strives for truth, justice and a better tomorrow. By making those words his motto, Superman exemplifies the value of setting an ideal to strive for so he knows where he is heading no matter what situation he finds himself in. Yet, it is also essential to notice that we must design ideals cautiously to avoid setting ourselves on a harmful path. Ultimately, Superman’s idealism builds him as a hero and being, and similarly, we should all take the time to evaluate who, what, and why we are working for. We must assess our mission and vision and ensure we constantly revisit them not only to ensure we are heading that way but respect them with our every decision and remain devoted to what we believe in.
2. Hopeful
Superman’s hopefulness teaches us to embrace ourselves and trust in our path. Superman never loses hope whether he is fighting the most formidable or weakest enemy, with or without a team, and whether he is hurt or not. Beyond being fueled by his idealistic mind, Kal-El uses his ability to unconditionally hope for the good of people to see his fights through. Despite knowing he is a more powerful being, he hopes we all can be a force of good. And in his most challenging times, that has helped him succeed. He believes in those who surround him and those he fights for. So, when setting yourself on a path with an ideal, remember the value of those who surround you and yourself, too. Hope for the best without losing your notion of reality, and make sure you spread that hope to create togetherness in the struggle.
3. Compassionate
Superman’s compassionate self teaches us the strength to care for those around us. Both with someone he just saved or with his most brutal enemy, Kal-El has shown the importance of caring to inspire good. His ability to remind people of their worth, show his enemies how to heal their scars and dedicate his life to making the world better for humans are signs of how he takes concern for the suffering of others and devotes time and energy to fixing these pains. Coming from a different planet, Superman sees what can be improved, and his dedication and compassionate approach to those who need him enables us to comprehend the eternal value of being kind. Therefore, no matter who needs our help, let’s all be there for each other, providing comfort and bringing togetherness in our struggles and challenges.
Superman is a symbol of good who inspires through his actions. His identity is built around his beliefs, values and life mission, as he dedicates his mind and body to protect the ones he loves, humans. And equally, to inspire others to improve, we must remember to be true to ourselves. Our values, beliefs and actions define who we are and what we will leave behind, so let’s ensure we create and leave something, an ideal, worth ourselves. Furthermore, remember how paramount it is to be hopeful about our paths, missions and people surrounding us. Trusting and believing in the good of each other without detaching ourselves from reality is critical to building a better world. And finally, be compassionate. Recognise the pain others are going through and do your best to change this. Help those within your reach heal and accompany them along their path. Become a force of good. Become your own Superman. And now, we invite you to adopt The Superman’s Mindset as we grow together towards a more true, just and better world.
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