Superman!
Well I know many of us are looking forward to the release of the new SUPERMAN movie this Friday. Many who know that I auditioned for that role early on have voiced concerns that I must be emotionally distraught over not getting that role. Well, sure, I wanted that role and was disappointed at the time when I didn't get it, but now I'm really looking forward to seeing what the film makers did with it. If I were to carry all the energy of failure and defeat around from every audition that I didn't book, that would be like Superman toting around a backpack full of kryptonite!! That would be wacky!! But hey, don't we do that to ourselves all the time? Maybe you have different challanges in your life but the metaphor is the same. Do you have any kryptonite in your backpack? What's keeping you from setting it down? How much more energy and joy would you have in your life if you let it go? What's stopping you from being your own SUPERHERO?
All Things Possible!
Chris
All Things Possible!
Chris
posted by Christopher Showerman @ 6/27/2006 05:35:00 PM
13 Comments:
At 5:55 PM, June 27, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Not that I'm anxious to see it myself or anything Chris, but I have a ticket to see the new Superman film tonight - apparently some theatres get to show it today at 10:00 pm before the official opening tomorrow! Hope you don't mind the slight correction on the opening date.
I couldn't agree with you more on the comment about not carrying around failure and defeat - it certainly can hold a person back. I'm still carrying around a lost student council election from high school lo these many years/decades ago! I keep trying to let it go, but...
I don't think it's actually holding me though - in some ways it's caused me to try harder to attain. So perhaps every temporary set back is really a lesson in disguise.
Dave
At 3:54 AM, June 28, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Chris, the next time you look in the mirror, you will see a super man. The fact that Brandond was chosen to portray the comic book superhero only gave you the opportunity to have more time to save others with your beautiful thoughts, encouraging words and strong convictions. Remember, the universe is unfolding the way it should.
I put down my kryptonite years ago and have been getting stronger ever since. I still have challenges in my life, but I see them as opportunities for improvement. I'm not getting older--just getting better!
I am now deciding about whether or not to accept a promotion in my workspace that will move me and my family from Pittsburgh to the Chicago area...a move that could be emotionally draining. Maybe I can be just as much of a Superman here in the 'Burgh as much as I could be a Superman in the Windy City...
Kick back with some popcorn and enjoy the movie, Chris...and remember that you are Superman for many of us here on Earth!
Have a great week,
Patrick in Pittsburgh
At 11:27 AM, June 28, 2006 ,
Christopher Showerman said...
Hey Dave! You crack me up! Somehow I knew you'd be first in line. For those of you who don't know, Dave has been to Metropolis, USA (was that in Indiana?) And he submitted a stunning photo of the Superman statue they have there in the town square. Good luck with getting over the Student Council thing. I know for a fact that you have had several much bigger wins in the interim! BTW, are you going to ComiCon in San Diego this year?
Hey Patrick!! Congratulations on the Job promotion offer. Even if you don't take it, it's nice to be recognized for it. Also, thanks for the lovely superhero comments. I think you're absolutely right that we ALL have an inner super hero. To infinity and beyond!
All Things Possible!
Chris
At 8:34 PM, June 28, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Hey Chris,
Metropolis is in Illinois, near the Kentucky border (not far from Paducah KY). I won't be able to get to the San Diego Con again this year because of work commitments - but it is still on my "life list" of things to do.
As far as my inner hero goes - when I want to reveal him I just put on my snazzy Invertego t-shirt!
Dave
PS - I did see the Superman movie and though I enjoyed it I do have some mixed feelings. I'll wait to see what everyone else has to say before commenting further. I don't want to accidently spoil some of the surprises for the other "fanboys" (and girls) out there!
At 7:32 PM, June 29, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Great comments everyone! I love it that Chris prods us to look for the hero within each of us, and to move beyond our setbacks...making lemonade out of life's lemons and turning our obstacles into stepping stones.
I think we have our own superman here...pushing us toward all things possible!
I get so much inspiration from everyone's stories on this website, each time I check in. This forum glows with so much energy...hope it keeps on growing! MBP
At 7:45 PM, June 29, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Speaking of Kryptonite - and since we are making the comparision - is everyone aware that in the comics there was/is more than one type of "K?"
Green is the most well known, of course, but there is also red-K which has an unpredictable effect (though currently on tv and movies it brings out the "bad" side of Superman's personality), Gold-K which removes all Supe's powers, Jewel-K (which turned out to be fake if I recall correctly), Black-K which kills plant life, and Blue-K which only effects bizzaros. There was also an X-kryptonite I think that gave Streaky (Supergirl's cat - don't ask) super powers.
Anyway, I was thinking that in terms of baggage there are things that we carry around that may not weaken or kill us outright - but like Gold-K removes our powers. Fear I think is like Gold-K. How often has any of us not started something because we were afraid of either failure or sometimes even success.
Seems that we need to remove fear from our lives, too in order to make "all things possible!"
Dave
At 3:52 PM, June 30, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Hi all! I learnt that failures, defeats, tough times, problems, are all opportunities for improvement, for being stronger and getting better. I think for putting down the kryptonite are necessary: no fears and trust in Universe, sense of humour, irony, insight and sensitivity, self-esteem and self-confidence without ego and with humility, awereness of own limits, weaknesses and strenghts.
Superman is simply a comic book superhero and it's not real but we are lucky to know a special man who helps us to think and make all things possible; he's SuperCHRIS, my-our great superhero and he's so wonderfully real!
Have a great weekend to all!
Alex in Italy
At 12:15 PM, July 01, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Thought I'd better join in here, first of all to wish everyone a beautiful holiday week if you're celebrating July 4th events, and second to add my voice to the chorus for Chris.
As Lara wrote, you do bring out the best in us. It's difficult to put into words how we all feel about you and what you're working to accomplish. So far, I think everyone who's posted has said it far better than I can.
It's neat to have a web forum family that's interactive like this one, too. Every time I log on, I'm uplifted by everyone's stories. I guess you could call us your cheering gallery, Chris. Wherever your career leads you, we're all in your corner, even if we come from all different corners of the globe.
We can't wait to hear about your next adventures and where they're taking you. The sky's the limit...guess that means "all things possible"! Sue
At 9:19 AM, July 02, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
I'm always so delighted to read such great thoughts and comments you all posted here! I love this web forum family because you're all so nice, sensitive, aware, honest, very good people! I'm very happy to be part of this wonderful family.
Have a great holiday week and celebration of July 4th in US!
Alex in Italy
At 11:10 AM, July 03, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Hi everyone,
another great topic and great responses from you guys. I am always impressed and inspired when I come here and read all your thoughts.
Interesting how many different types of Kryptonite there are, but in a way a reflection of the many different ways we can be affected by things and not do what we would like to do.
I am not aware of any kryptonite that I am carrying around. But maybe I just haven't recognised it yet. Fear can be paralizing, but it can also be helpful also as to prevent a rushed decision that would ultimately prove to be wrong. So, I think it's the way we handle that fear and what we learn from situations that made us feel fear that decide if it really is kryptonite or not. We all have insecurities and doubts - even the superheroes - this is a fact of life. And, thinking about it, if we all were perfect, what would there be left to strive for.
I agree with Tom that it is important to take stock every once in a while and decide what is really important or what to let go. Though, as you say, letting go is harder than recognising it. It takes time, often longer than we would like. But even that often holds an experience that we might benefit from eventually or others can benefit from our experience if we share it. Looking on the bright site of things and not fretting over petty or ultimately unimportant things certainly makes my life a lot easier.
I hope you will let me know how the new Superman movie is, as we have to wait a while longer for it to hit the movie theatres here.
Meanwhile, I found out that Chris's movie "Sea of Fear" will be out on DVD in the US and Canada on August 22. It's available for pre-ordering at amazon.com. So I will at least be able to see "our real-life Superman" soon, together with "my" Kieren, so the pleasure will be double. :)
All the best to you all and have a great Independance Day in the US!
Ute
At 1:22 PM, July 05, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
WAIT A MINUTE HERE!
To audition for a part and not get it is not failure!
To get a part and blow it is failure.
Our Chris has never failed.
Thank you.
At 3:10 PM, July 05, 2006 ,
Christopher Showerman said...
Hey Y'all!!
Wonderful comments. Dave - I really liked your Kryptonite alalogy!! Yes, Fear is indeed a poison that strips us of our powers!! Don't worry - fear can't penetrate your new Invertego T-Shirt!
Tim - I know what you mean about Brussel Sprouts - but I'm with Tom - I love em. I'm not so sure they love me though!
I agree with MPB that I'm continually renewed and inspired with you guys here in the forum. I loved Alex's SuperChris comment. One halloween, I actually dressed up in Blue Tights and Soap-on-a-Rope around my neck and went as my own superhero - SHOWERMAN!
Thanks Lara and Sue for your lovely comments. Congratulations Lara on starting your SCRIPT!!! Please keep us posted on your progress!
Ute, you definitely are an online superhero. Thanks so much for being the FIRST to let me know about Sea Of Fear releasing on Aug. 22. I didn't even know that and I was in it!!!
Like Tom, I also saw Superman over the weekend and I totally agree that Mr. Routh did a fantastic job as Clark Kent. I didn't always agree with the direction or writing, but I thought the performances were great. My favorite part of the movie (without giving anything away) was that at the very end, it was dedicated to Christopher and Dana Reeve. Wow, now that's elegant!
All Things Possible!
Chris
At 4:40 PM, July 05, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
Thanks so much Chris for your nice and great responses as always, and thanks Ute for the info about "Sea of Fear" on DVD; obviuosly i'll buy it immediately, like i did with all Chris's performances on DVD, naturally because i love them all!
Let me tell you simply other two things: i love you all and WOW! What a Fabulous Godlike Being you're SuperCHRIS!
All the Best to all!
Alex in Italy
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