There is something about the Superhero books and movies and shows, which I love.  I think it is the prospect of mere humans who, through happenstance, come to posses those Super Powers.

Like Super Strength, or Lightning Speed, or Slinky Shapeshifting.  The Telepathic, the High-Flyers, and the Weather-Wielders.  And then there are the Heroic Healers.  Their power is to fix whoever is hurt… or worse.

They are the Coolest.

And here is what I have come to find out.  In our real lives, we have many mere humans among us, who are healers.  They can come in many shapes and forms.  The obvious being those awesome doctors and nurses, who really do the Oath proud.

But healing comes in other ways too.  For instance, there are some Massage Therapists who are endowed with the incredible healing touch.  You can feel it as soon as they lay a hand on you.   I am lucky to have found such a person… who has also turned into a very good friend.  I am grateful.

Healing can come in other forms too.  Gifted musicians, philanthropists, Yoga teachers, Reiki Masters, and on.  I am lucky to know people who fall into all these categories.  How blessed is that?

And quite possibly, one of the best Healers is the person who is filled with Life Compassion.  They give you a safe place for your heart.  A listening ear.  A reassuring hug, or a kind word.  They may be your biggest fan, and believe in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself.  Remarkable.

So I say to each of you.  Thank you for making my life better.  Thank you for offering your gift to this world.  And to me.

Thanks for being My Superheroes.  And for crying out loud, remember…. NO CAPES.

“No Capes.”  —  Edna Mode, The Incredibles