I recently read an article that Beyonce is ready to lay her ultra alter ego, Sasha Fierce, to rest. She admitted that she has grown as a person and no longer needs to hide behind this image anymore.
This topic sparked my interest further on various reasons we create an alter ego or celebrate a super hero. What comes to mind when you see Batman and Robin, Superman, or maybe even Hancock(the first black super hero that stumbled upon his powers-OMG this is a whole different blog people, lol)? The important thing to note is that they are all ordinary people that have extraordinary talents.
So does putting on a cape, changing your look, or giving yourself a new name (outside of the club of course because ladies we all know we rarely give out our real name) somehow amp you up to do things you wouldn't normally do or believe to have the power to do?
Well, if that is what it takes to help you learn more about the person you are and the powers you have to motivate yourself don't let me stop you from putting an "S" on your chest: but, if I see you on the streets running around with a cape (and it's not a costume party) be prepared that I will keep walking.
I just want you to know that we all have extraordinary powers and ideas just waiting to be explored. Don't wait to develop a new persona, or a new look to capitalize on what you already have. You are a superhero to so many already- specifically the youth. They need real, everyday people to show them that anything is possible if they believe in color.
So I salute Beyonce for stepping in front of the world and admitting that she is powerful without "Sasha Fierce." Take this moment and dig deep, pray and learn more about who you truly are because you have the power in your own hands to make a change/difference.
