Day 65 - Lessons from Superman #9

Day 65 - Lessons from Superman

There's some major stuff happening in the Superman comics these days.  Doomsday--the villain that killed Superman back in 1992--has come back and battled with Superman in a series called "Superman Doomed."  It's pretty SUPER and it's intense.  Let's just say it's SUPER intense.  :)

I don't mean to give this away, but Superman does defeat Doomsday in this series.  But in the midst of it, Superman becomes infected with a virus that's turning him into Doomsday.  So the people of earth are beginning to fear Superman, and those close to Superman (Lois, Wonder Woman, Batman, etc.) are worried.

Today's Lessons from Superman comes from the 3rd Annual Issue of Superman: Action Comics.  Superman continues to fight the virus, but while doing so saves Lois Lane from the infamous Brainiac, who was essentially mind-controlling Lois (I know what you're thinking.  How do you keep this all straight, TJ?  There's multiple villains, mind controlling, Superman has a cold...what?  How can Superman get a cold?  He's SUPERMAN!)

So let's get to the point.  Lois has been saved by Superman (once again).  As Superman takes flight to avoid harming Lois with the Doomsday virus, Lois shares the following thoughts with Superman telepathically (Superman and Lois were somehow able to communicate with one another by thoughts.  I know, I know...):

"Clark...you've freed me from Brainiac's control...but I still have the telepathic powers he gave me.  So I can feel your fear as the Doomsday virus surges again.  Not for yourself.  Never for yourself.  You're worried about...me...as well as the seven billion other people who might burn and die if you...listen to me Clark.  And remember this forever, okay?  You are not alone.  You've given us everything you have.  More than we deserve, with all our fear and hate...so I'm going to say it again...I don't care about Brainiac or the Doomsday virus or anything else...I believe in you, Clark Kent.  I believe in Superman.  And we're never going to stop fighting by your side.  No matter what happens next." ~ Lois Lane

The point here is this:

No matter what, there's someone out there that's got your back.  A parent, a spouse, a brother, a sister, a friend, an aunt, an uncle, a cousin, a grandparent, a colleague, a teacher, a classmate...someone has your back.  And when you're struggling, they can usually see it.  When you're struggling, allow those that have your back to help you.  Ask for help.  Even the Man of Steel needs help once in awhile.

There's a story about a boy who was trying to lift a heavy boulder.  He couldn't lift the boulder and when his father walked by he asked, "Are you using everything you've got?"  The boy said, "Yes."  The father replied, "No, you're not.  You haven't asked me to help you.  You've got me here to give you some extra strength." 

Don't be afraid to ask for help.  Those that care about you believe in you and are there to help you fly.  Utilize them.  They'll stand next to you and fight by your side, "no matter what happens next."