Gifts Vs Blessings

Voice : Hi

Me : Not now. I am watching a movie.

Voice : Your whole life is a movie.

Me : If you keep talking to me like that…

Voice : Ha ha. I see you watching Superman again ?

Me : I am a big fan of Superman. I love Batman and Spidey too. Just love Superheroes.   

Voice : I have saved the world a few times too, you know.

Me : Right now, I think you can do with some good PR.

Voice : Ha ha. You know Superheroes have special gifts, but its only when they turn their gifts into blessings, they become Superheroes.

Me : Whats the difference between gifts and blessings ?

Voice : I’ll explain. Lets say Superman's special gift is the ability to fly. But, if he chooses to live his life on the ground because….

Me : ....Because the pollution in our ozone layer would kill him !  

Voice : Ha Ha. Yes that, or if he thinks it's a lot easier to stay with a hidden identity in a quiet place - he wouldn’t have to deal with unwanted attention or risk himself to bigger threats. That would mean that Superman will have a good, peaceful life with special gifts and he  won’t be much of a Superman, then. 

But, if he chooses to use his gifts to serve and protect people of the earth - his gifts turn into blessings. 

When Batman used his wealth and skills for saving lives, he turned his gifts into blessings. Its been the same story with all your Superheroes, isn’t it ? 

Superheroes are not defined by their powers, but by the path they choose. They give their lives to a selfless ideal, so that the world becomes a better place.     

You may thank God for giving you special abilities and gifts, but the real offering of gratitude is turning your gifts into blessings - using it for the higher good.  

Me : Hmm  

Voice : Do you know why you keep watching these movies repeatedly ? Do you know why you always picked up comics as a small kid that chronicled all the great stories of Gods and Superheroes ? Know why you have Superman toothbrush, Ironman pendrive and a Batman figurine on your desk ?   

Me : Cause I haven’t grown up ? 

Voice : Yes, a part of you hasn’t grown up. It still believes in dreams. A part of you relates to the idea of a Saviour for your Planet and stories of saving the world inspire you. You want to believe the superpowers are a possibility.   

Me : I dream a lot... 

Voice : Then, beware of adulthood. 'Being grown-up' has claimed countless lives.  

Continue to have dreams that make you smile. Remember, the size of the dream is not what matters, but its trueness to you. 

The greatness of your ability is not in the level of your power, but the value of it. 

Pursue your dreams with not only love for what you doing, but love for who you doing it for. Because to change the world, you must find love and when you do that - you save the world.  

Me : Thanks to you, I am counting my gifts. 

Voice : Count your blessings.