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Superman must have had it hard


Dear Readers,

Holding up the end of a bargain can done by anyone. Unwritten/unspoken bargains create a level of difficulty most people cannot manage. No level of intelligence could figure out exactly what one needs to do their share of the work.

That sums up a good portion of the thoughts that run through my mind each day. I find it hard to do what I'm supposed to do. I can't help but think of superheroes who, despite their amazing powers, cannot always perform the acts needed to progress in life. Sometimes they are held back by the need to conceal feelings, sometimes it's merely because the task at hand is not within their amazing skill set.

With this in mind, how does a person do their share of work on an idea that hasn't been planned out? It doesn't really help when the others around seem to be doing a lot more work than them. We are told not to compare work loads because we are all blessed with unique trials. There are some trials that have to be undertaken in groups. No one can measure who should put more effort into it.

One possibility: the goal could be dropped, making everyone's load easier. Although, maybe the goal provokes certain people to become better. Thus ending the task would not be beneficial to them.

Yes, Superman must have had it hard. Having abilities to fix something, but being held back by circumstance that can't be changed.

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