Illusions & Assumptions: The Weakness Illusion

So, when you feel like hope is gone, Look inside you and be Strong. And you’ll finally see the truth, That a hero lies in you. Lyrics Excerpt from Hero by Mariah Carey

It is exhilarating to watch others display their strength
In that moment we think…
‘Maybe I can do that too’
Until you face something difficult and then you think:

No, I can’t,
I’m not talented enough,
I don’t have the right opportunities,
I’m not strong enough

Weakness in the face of our goal is an Illusion
It paints in shadows, all the qualities that occasion success
It creates only one picture for you to see
That you are not enough

But If strength is the evidenced by talent
Then why aren’t we all heroes, warriors, and victors?
After all, everyone has at least one talent or gift
And we can all create opportunities for ourselves

The answer is simple enough:
The stories of the greatest heroes
Are not stories of talent, strength and opportunity alone.
They Are stories of weakness discovering strength

The Takeaway

Nobody starts out a Victor, a Hero, a Warrior.
They are made right here on earth
By Conviction, Resilience and a healthy dash of Faith
Your so called Weakness, is an Illusion