Fairy tales of heroes and heroines getting all mucked up and over their heads in some drama and being rescued to live happily ever after as they ride into a perfect sunset. I think childhood gives us a basic idea that someone will rescue us in times of need, and those seemingly harmless tales morph into story lines of adulthood. Often times our parents and teachers catch us as we fall when we're growing up, but somehow the lesson of being helped is misunderstood as becoming helpless. There is a difference in the two. Think about the metamorphosis of fables of some damsel always being saved at the last moment into the adult advertisements of a quick fix promise of weight loss or getting rich quick. Rescue is the story line.
The problem is when we become complacent, expecting to be spoon fed information and hand held into life. Then when things don't go accordingly, we freak out and then try to control every little aspect. This becomes a massive stress as we then turn resentment and blame outward instead of being accountable. It's nice to have some help occasionally, but don't sit and wait to be saved. Search within yourself and find your inner superhero. Let go of things and people who are holding you back from your true potential - and most importantly: don't stand in your own way. You can overcome weaknesses and become strong with work and dedication, whatever the goal. There is no easy button. Don't waste your potential at the bus stop waiting for something to come to you. Be your own hero.
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