What Heroes Can't Do

“Buy the truth and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.”

                                            Proverbs 23:23

“So, tell me more about your day.” The shrink crosses his legs. The patient settles in and elaborates

“Well, I feel like everyone is looking to me to save the day.”

“Uh, huh.”

“I know that I have been given this job for a reason. I get the uniform and the responsibilities to go with it.”

“Go on.”

“However, after I swoop in and save the day it doesn’t take long for another crisis to pop up.”

“How does that make you feel?”

“Tired, very tired. I want to take a break and recharge but I feel really guilty about letting everyone down.”

“I see.”

“I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders.” The patient pinches his eyes tightly shut. “I see HIS face and know it’s not a healthy relationship.” The shrink cocks an eyebrow.

“Go on.”

“Call it what you will, an opponent, a nemesis, I don’t know. It seems that every time he says things will change for the better it’s just talk, just talk.”

“I see.”

“Do you, really?” The patient sits up. That throws off the shrink’s grove.

“Ah, well…I mean it sounds like you are ready for a change.” The shrink grins weakly.

“I may wear this outfit and have a reputation for doing good but even a hero has their limits.” The shrink nods. “It’s okay that I can’t fix every problem.”

“Okay.”

“I shouldn’t feel guilty if I need some down time not and then.” The shrink makes a note of that. “Being the good guy does not mean the villain should take advantage of my nice guy attitude.”

“Right.” The patient smiles. He holds up a finger.

“I think I realize now that I have a lot to learn from the REAL hero.”

“I…”

“Yes?” The shrink drops his head. “If there is anyone who knows heroes it would be Him.”

“That’s the best advice you’ve given all day.”

“Thanks.”