R.A.D.I.C.A.L. Thoughts

“Would Wonder Woman matter if she only sent commiserating telegrams to the distressed?” ~ Jeanette Winterson

Heroes are inspiring, and it’s not just because they say, “Oh I’m so sorry you are going through this.” “If you need help, just call.” Or even, “I’ll be praying for you. ” They swoop in or fly in or step out of a phone booth with a cape on and wisk you up and out of danger! They grab you up as you are holding on for dear life while they rescue you and set you on safe, solid ground. What hero would be worth his or her salt if all they did were wish you well or let you borrow their hankie? Heroes get involved! Heroes lose sleep. Heroes go out on a limb and brave flames and dragons and the bad guys to help. Heroes get banged up and bunged up and risk their own safety to fight evil and injustice. Whose hero are you? Who needs not just your condolences, or your encouraging words or even just your prayers – (as eternally important as those are!)?…. but who needs you to put your cape on and dive into the battle for them? Your kids? Another woman going through divorce? Someone at work? A friend? Just because you are going through a divorce, doesn’t mean you can’t be a hero. In fact, his midlife divorce experience may just give you the power you need to boldly go where no one has gone before! It may give you righteous indignation enough or courage enough to say, “Where are my tights and my sword!?” Bad guys beware!

“Rescue the perishing; don’t hesitate to step in and help.” ~ Proverbs 24:11 (The Message)