 Awakening to your true Super Self
The superhero archetype has always been very easy for me to connect to. Maybe it has to do with growing up surrounded by comics, sci-fi/fantasy and video games...
For me, the superhero is someone that has extraordinary powers hidden within them, often without even knowing it until the arrival of some salient or life-threatening moment.
Or, their powers show up through a life-changing event; an initiation brought about by unforeseen and overwhelming challenges, often accompanied by a mentor or teacher figure (i.e. the 3000 year old wizard 'Shazam' that initiates Billy Batson into the character Captain Marvel). This life-altering event is one which usually brings them to the brink of obliteration, from which they must climb back and step into their new role as hero.
I love this premise; and though not point for point, have found this journey to be pretty true to form with myself and many others (contemporary as well as historical).
 Begin your Hero's Journey...
At this point, you may be saying, 'have you read Hero with a Thousand Faces? Isn't this just the Hero's Journey?'. Honestly, there are many core components to the Hero's Journey, and what I am bringing to the foreground here is the idea of incredible potential locked within each of us, awaiting some major events and teacher figures to ignite it.
The other part that really rings true for me is that superheroes have unique powers. They don't all shoot lasers from their eyes- that would be boring, and not really helpful given the diversity of challenges that confront us. Further, many superheroes are defined by their unique powers (the Hulk, Spider-man, Human Torch).
BUT, there are a few fundamental things about the Superhero archetype that I am updating. To signify this shift, I am using the term 'Inner Hero'.
The League Agreements
#1 No more secret Identity. Your Superhero identity IS your alter-ego. Forget Clark Kent- there's no reason for him now. Discovering what you truly are, and being that 100% is what allows your incredible and unique superpowers to shine in their full capacity.
And that, dear hero, is exactly what the world needs- you being fully in your bigness, boldness and brightness. No concessions, no excuses; just your pure, unadulterated awesomeness- tempered with wisdom and real compassion.
#2 Inner Heroes are not here to save, but to awaken. The traditional Superhero is generally spending most of her time fixing big boo-boos. Her focus and energy is mainly responding to symptoms- more often than not saving people from their own stupidity =p
The Inner Hero, on the other hand, becomes proactive and preventative. How? His main task shifts from saving witless pedestrians to igniting the Inner Heroes within them.
Teach 'em how to fish, right? Well, how about 'teach them their true power'. Not only does this save the Inner Hero a lot of headache and repeat- it is AWESOME for everyone involved.
#3 The true villain has shifted. There is no outer villain. On the surface- yes; but look deeper. When you have hurt people, or when they have hurt you, or when we hurt each other, what is really at play here? Fear, stress, confusion, rage, numbness, greed...these are what I call the 'Inner Villains', and they are the true reason at the root of the suffering we cause ourselves and others.
Challenging and subduing outer villains through force was the focus of old Superheroes; acknowledging and transforming Inner Villains through empowerment is the higher calling of the Inner Hero.
Arts of the Inner Hero
In your first adventures as a training Inner Hero, you must learn about your 3 primary arts.
These are the foundational tools you will use in any situation, no matter the context.
Put most simply, they are essential ways of working with energy- the energy of your state of being, and the energy of situations.
Each art is an incredible tool, and a very subtle skill to master.
When taken together, these arts open the way for self-mastery and the realization of personal destiny (for real).
 Let's first look at the Art of Acceleration
Passed down to us from the living yogic masters of Egypt, India, Tibet and beyond, the techniques that make up the Art of Acceleration are powerful, active, and fiery.
They give their practitioner the energy to:
- Awaken potent action
- Overcome difficulties and clear stress
- Assert healthy emotional boundaries
- Transform a given situation
In short they cultivate 'Inner Fire'- an energy we each have within us, but one that we rarely use skillfully, let alone master.
The truly successful and effective world-movers of present and past have learned to master this energy, sometimes through healthy practices and sometimes through unhealthy ones.
The Art of Acceleration focuses on techniques that are simple and healthy; practices that don't require extra equipment or paraphernalia; practices that are fun, safe, quick and can be done almost anywhere.
These practices are integral, toning your body, mind and emotions simultaneously.
There are various examples of this on Empowered Journey, and are a part of your Stress Ninja Intro Training Guide when you join the League =)
 Now to the Art of Presence
In short, this is the art of awareness, attention and concentration. It is the skill of clear and focused witnessing over time; turning your mind into a sharped tool of observation and inquiry.
Those that develop this art enjoy many benefits:- They are aware of their essential or authentic self, and know when they are acting from it.
- They are aware of their thought process, and at a deeper level, how they are giving meaning to what is happening to them.
- They know in a given situation what part of them is motivating their actions and intentions, and they understand their intentions clearly.
- They discover their hidden powers, and hidden weaknesses, seeing each clearly and beneficially.
- They recognize the subtle energies and intentions of the people and situations around them, increasing their ability to anticipate and adapt.
Those that master presence throw off for good the perspective of victimization, seeing clearly all the opportunities and openings that life continually presents for personal expansion and success.
The Art of Presence brings authentic peace and inner balance.
Presence practices- like acceleration practices- are simple, direct, safe, fun and effective. They need nothing more than your body and mind to perform, and can be done almost anywhere without being noticeable.
 And finally the Art of Intention
More advanced than the previous two, this art blends the Art of Acceleration (powerful energy of action and transformation) with the Art of Presence (authentic presence and clear seeing).
By adding one final ingredient- detailed visualization of desired outcome- we arrive at the potent alchemy that is Intention (ala Hal Jordan and Green Lantern 'constructs').
Those that develop the Art of Intention experience a life that is authentic, meaningful, effective and abundant.
They live in the freedom of their own self-created experience, sourcing their inner powers and gifts fully into the world.
These people know how to relax back into their authentic self (the energy of their innate gifts and intelligences); they guide these energies through clear and meaningful intention (focused visualization of intended result); and they make real these gifts through empowered and focused action (high-vibration/accelerated activity).
All three arts involve body-based practices that are simple, safe, fun and powerful.
Great, so now what?
What are the actionable steps you can start taking- right now- to awaken greater power, purpose and prosperity?This deeper work is only for a select few, so tap your inner truth, listen carefully, and come when you are ready.
Either way, the League will benefit from your unique presence, and is here to support your epic journey.
Standing with you in true power,Eka, aka SuperSpark
 Let's get real...
You're here either because something ain't quite right in your life, or you are following a deep hunger to create something new, meaningful and powerful in your life. Actually these two reasons are just two sides of one awesomeness coin.
This feeling is what I call ignition. Though outer events can bring more attention to it and support its growth, the ignition always comes from within. No matter how amazing the modality, the guru, the drug, if you come away from the experience with a new-found feeling of readiness and action, its because it was already dwelling within you in seed form.
So let's get real. Ignition into your true self, your essence, is what this great and crazy adventure is all about. You cannot even imagine how much awesomeness is hidden away within you. If you were able to really see in a moment, you would go crazy. Partly because you would feel the unbearable pain of your self-imposed smallness, and partly because the brightness of your inner light would just be too much for your current bio-circuitry to handle.
This is where practice and process comes in. Step by step, bite by bite, we awaken and stabilize such amazingness that in the past seemed impossible.
Imagine structuring your future based solely on what you knew in the past. What kind of life would this yield? A shitty and small one is the correct answer! We're talking that 'dying a little bit everyday' feeling. We're talking all meaningful relationship around you rotting away. We're talking poor healthy and early death. We're talking about inner and outer poverty. Ultimately we're talking hell on earth, here and now, for you.
Now imagine engaging steadily in practices that widen your perspective, enhance your emotions and energy, and break away old and stale conditioning. Who would you be in this case? What would be possible? Engaged with wisdom, power and love, this strategy brings heaven on earth, here and now, for you.
So, what's it going to be? Stop now and take a real inventory of your life, asking your deepest core what you really want and what you really believe is possible. Then, TAKE ACTION!
Join the League of Visionary Awesomeness and begin your own inner Ignition. As was said, this ignition must essentially come from within, but inertia can be a mofo... Real and lasting transformation needs support, guidance and training. Get that real-deal training at www.EmpoweredJourney.com
Good luck fellow Hero!
Eka, aka SuperSpark
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