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Are Both Captain America And Iron Man Right All Along?

May 8, 2016,4:36 pm
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FF Captain America Movie

Without giving away any juicy plot twits and turns, the movie title “Captain America: Civil War” itself indicates that when two leading Avengers super heroes have irreconcilable differences, the rest of the group is forced to take sides.

Even if you’re not a super hero aficionado, there are some takeaways from the movie that we can all use to reflect upon our own lives.

After all, with 50% of marriages ending in divorce and its related collateral damage, chances are that you’ve been affected by your own personal version of a “Civil War” – whether it be your own, that of your parents, siblings, close friends, business partner, etc.

Facing the breakup of a relationship or business partnership? Here are some things to consider:

  • If you find yourself at odds with someone you have loved and trusted for years, could there be an outside negative influence that is intentionally driving you apart, and why?
  • Has the secret you’ve been keeping to “save” your relationship become what is tearing it apart?
  • Are you allowing emotional triggers from the past to cloud your present day judgement?
  • Do you really have all the facts, or are you jumping to conclusions?
  • When bombarded with conflicting “advice” are you weighing it against the reliability of all your sources?
  • Have you lost the ability to be vulnerable, to admit your own mistakes, and to feel your love for the other party?
  • How can you gracefully minimize the ripple-effect on friends and loved ones, while allowing each to have their own voice and a healthy means to process what is happening?
  • What is your super-power, and how can you magnify it to handle the situation with dignity and respect?

If you do see “Captain America: Civil War” keep yourself open to experiencing some “Aha” moments – it will make the movie more personal, and enjoyable!

by Fantastic Frank Johnson
Author of “From Flawed to Fantastic”

PS – Do you need an Inspirational Speaker? Check out my site and get in touch to see if I have your dates available inspirational speaker Fantastic Frank Johnson

 

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“We Create Our Own Demons”

April 10, 2016,8:26 pm
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Iron ManHave you ever heard the quote “We create our own demons?”

I heard it from Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the movie Iron Man III. I think Oscar Wilde said it originally, but I couldn’t find the quote.

Tony Stark was referring to how people he had rejected many years earlier returned to enact vengeance on him in a lethal plot to take over the world. Even though he had long since changed his ways, his personal transformation did not prevent the past from coming back to haunt him.

I’ve always found comics to be a useful means to reflect on our own lives, and this is no exception.

This got me thinking… part of being human is making mistakes, right? That includes hurting other people’s feelings, starting as early as not sharing your toys, right?  And we can’t really control if the other person reacts as a violent maniac, right?

But then… just where do our responsibilities lie?

Reflecting on my own life, it is very humbling to come to terms with the part I’ve played in creating my own demons. How about you?

Rather than despair, take heart in how far you’ve come. What positive changes have you made from the “old you” to who you are today? Are you able to notice your part more quickly, and be the first to extend an olive branch?

A note of caution – don’t be too hard on yourself. It may feel like you’re constantly screwing up, or feel as if you are actually getting worse. This is just part of becoming more sensitive, which will make you better equipped to handle any situation as it arises.

Remember – although you may create your own demons, you can also have the power to embrace the Hero In You.

by Fantastic Frank Johnson
Author of “From Flawed to Fantastic”

PS – Do you need an Inspirational Speaker? Check out my site and get in touch to see if I have your dates available inspirational speaker Fantastic Frank Johnson

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