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Last year’s mega-blockbuster film Avengers: Infinity War provided an opportunity for the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe to experience, firsthand, the power of Thanos as he set out to rid the universe of the suffering he had witnessed in his travels.
Earth’s mightiest heroes and moviegoers alike watched as The Mad Titan snapped his fingers and wiped out half of all the living beings in the universe. Bye-bye Spidey, hasta la vista Black Panther, and farewell Bucky, Falcon, Vision, Wanda, the Guardians, Nick, Maria, and billions of others!
I agree he’s a supervillain who has been up to no good for decades and he did commit mass genocide to an unfathomable degree, but that aside, he stated early on that his actions weren’t a form of murderous intent but rather a cleansing to free the universe from suffering brought on by poverty, hunger, overpopulation, and war.
Albeit his actions were misdirected on a colossal scale but perhaps we can still use this as a learning lesson to do a little cleaning and restructuring in our own personal universe.
Let’s start with poverty. None of us want to be there. In fact, I’m willing to bet there isn’t a reader out there who’s content with even sitting at the just-getting-by table. We all want money. I’m sure most, if not all, of us want to create a life where we can be free of financial burdens that afford us the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures and luxuries that come with it. Perhaps the lesson we can take here is to seek new opportunities for financial gain. Maybe that means negotiating a raise (because you know you deserve it), applying to advanced positions in your company or seeking a new job altogether, or finally starting that side-hustle that you’ve been talking about but still haven’t taken any solid action steps towards making it real.
As far as hunger goes, perhaps we can use this figuratively to mean a hunger for knowledge and need for personal growth. Read a book, attend a seminar, or invest in coaching or training services so you can advance in business and life. Right now you have incredible (potential) power in the palm of your hand but it’s only good to you if you use it properly. No, I’m not talking about the Infinite Gauntlet. I’m talking about your smart device and the ability to connect to the internet immediately and research topics, subscribe to podcasts, and stream live webinars from around the world. All for the purpose of making yourself better.
In terms of overpopulation, let’s take a look at your social circles and connections on social media. How many critics and naysayers do you keep in your social circles that never have a kind thing to say and always feel the need to trash your ideas and dreams? How many Negative Nancy’s and Debbie Downers are you connected with on social media that constantly litter your newsfeed with drama, nonsense, and complete BS? Those individuals are only holding you down and stressing you out. Cut the ties and move on.
When it comes to war, simply eliminate the negativity, arguing, and discord in your life. Take the high road and let go of grievances, grudges, and debts. If your co-worker still hasn’t paid back the $20 he borrowed three months ago then it’s probably not going to happen. Stop wasting time arguing with idiotic keyboard vigilantes and online trolls. Save yourself a headache by remembering these three words: unfollow, delete, and block. It’s that simple.
Though it may take more effort than a Thanos-finger-snap to remove those negative and unwanted situations in your life, it’ll certainly be worth it. Besides, you deserve a life of balance, happiness, and prosperity, so make it happen. I believe in you.
Thanks and Be Excellent!
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