Superspine -- A Spine Of Steel

AFTERNOON:

Fellow peons, get the Superspine mentality, and stand up to the blowback. We shall prevail!

No one dares judge a concept or mentality that gives actual super powers. Because those who prevail, know.

A spine of steel is worth its weight in gold.

Superspine haters, kiss this!


EVENING:

It's been quite a day, prevailing as I have with the Superspine mentality. Actually, since I can't say I'm Superspine precisely, I worked at the Superspine mentality. This is a concept that emphasizes personal strength and innate abilities. It's a glorious thing.

Why the concept of the Superspine provoked so much controversy and, yes, blowback, I don't know. Unless it really does go along with my first suspicions, that the powers that be want to keep the Superspine mentality for themselves.

It's very eye-opening, whatever the reason, to at least get the sense that you've stumbled into a closely guarded secret. Because that kind of blowback is exactly what you would have to expect were the mentality in question an actual closely guarded secret.

The blowback was so fierce, so constant, that I was taken aback. But it was at those times that having even the first hints of such a mentality sustained me. Then when I got into my actual work today, it was with Superspine thoughts that I accomplished so much.

The Superspine Blowback

The Superspine blowback on Twitter today came fast and furious. Out of all the projects -- all the self-help teachings -- that I've had, this was the one that encountered the most opposition. Venomous stuff, too, not just poo-poo'ing.

I believe the "BS" word was spelled out, as though the Superspine teaching was itself suspect, not just me, the one setting it forth. That hit my mind like a ton of bricks. But lucky for me I had on my Superspine mentality, all ready to face the day. It was a godsend, giving me the strength not only to withstand the blowback but to offer a little of my own:

Superspine is looking for no arguments. Superspine knows what is truth for Superspine. When Superspine knows, Superspine knows.

That came out automatically, with great indignation. Then there was nothing more to say. All became silent.

Yes, Superspine knows. That's why he or she is called Superspine. There's no second-guessing on the part of people, popes, or pundits. They may kick and squawk, but through it all it all there's one thing we know: Superspine Stands!

Still, upon reflection, how tough it was and how utterly dependent I was in this case on the Superspine mentality. Any other day, with any other teaching, I might have crumpled right there. And I have before, so I know what it's like. But today I thought "No, I will prove the teaching is true, a psychological concept worthy of my other teachings, including 'A Hedgerow of Warring Angels,' 'Gigantic Strides,' 'All Due Diligence,' and 'Tough As Nails -- Nail Tough,' just to name a few."

The powers that be, of course they would have it otherwise. The powers that be are afraid that any of us "mere peons" would rise above our station, not just to fight back and stand, but to prevail. They would have us "Eat Cake." Their days are numbered. Because the Superspine teaching is out of the bag!

Yes, I've thought about the blowback today. But did it discourage me? No, it made me double and redouble, triple my efforts to be Superspine. Everything I've done today -- offline -- and it's been plenty -- has been with the Superspine mentality. I have done literally twice as much stuff today, so far, as I usually do.

I think of my spine of steel and no one has been able to get me down. Superspine flies over the masses and the powers that be. It's in their face ... right where it belongs!

Fellow peons, get the Superspine mentality. We shall prevail!

Superspine Knows Superspine's Truth

MORNING:

When you look at me you may see a mild-mannered reporter on Twitter. But today I shall reveal who I really am: SUPERSPINE!

Yes, Superspine. Combining the resiliency of a spine of steel with a mind of discipline and confidence.

I'm always keeping my self-esteem high, my confidence at peak levels, my pride overflowing. Superspine.

In the face of danger, there's no crumpling. In the face of frustration, there's a response of confidence. I'm constantly encouraged.

Against every foe, I stand tall and strong. They may lash me with a million wet noodles. I will stand there without wavering. Superspine!

If there's a battle to be waged, whether of muscle or wits, it makes not a whit of difference. Superspine will win the day, then everything.

It's true. No one is prepared to meet Superspine. We're geared up to think ourselves spineless and most others as the exact same.

Then we see there are plenty of bullies with a spine. But their power is not in their head. They can be brought down with spine AND brain.

Today, no matter what I face (and I recommend this to you, as long as you aren't in the same room as ME), Be Superspine! Stand tall.

And as Superspine ... watch the others fall ... kick butt and take names.

Superspine is looking for no arguments. Superspine knows what is truth for Superspine. When Superspine knows, Superspine knows.

Superspine

Enough of the spinelessness that dominates so much of our lives!

Self-esteem, pride, and confidence demand a little backbone, maybe a whole lotta backbone.

If you haven't got one, you gotta get one. And if you do have one, keep it strong, strong enough to see you through the tough challenges of the day.

We're too used to giving up and giving in instead of standing strong. The least little thing, we're a crumpled mass on the floor. Instead, we want to be able to stand, and having done all, to still be standing.

To have a spine, as the term is used, is to be able to stand tall. We use it as an image for strength, resilience, and durability. Most of the opposition we face that has any strength of course has a spine. And a lot of the power of those with a spine depends on the rest of us being spineless. It's one of those cases where, sometimes, a spine meets a spine it doesn't know what to do!

The thing we're emphasizing here -- in the whole "Drive for Pride" campaign -- is not only to have a spine, but to have (or be) Superspine! Meaning you've got a rock solid spine that is super, but you also have that thing in your head to guide it. Because the spine bone's connected to the brain bone.

The example I gave of those with a spine having their power because they depend on the rest of us being spineless. You can find out what their spine is really made of if you keep your spine connected to your brain. That is, if you add brain to brawn.

One thing I don't like about the Superman movies is that he can have all the powers in the world and still be helpless. Why's that? Because for there to be any danger to Superman, making the conflict in the movie, they have to come up with creatures with equal power. To me that's a drag. Because what's the point of the movie being about SUPERman if everyone in town is Superman? At this point there's no reason for me to be watching the movie. I could be watching a couple of kids fighting in the living room if I wanted to watch people with the same power fighting it out. So to me that's no good. When I watch Superman, I want to see Superman prevailing every second of everyday, kicking butt and taking names.

Fortunately for us life isn't simply a matter of fighting it out. You're not going to come across Superspine everywhere you look. Meaning that you can be Superspine in your own neighborhood, office, church or synagogue or mosque, and family.

It's not really a matter of the actual spine, of course. It's a matter of what your mind does with the spine, again in that metaphorical sense. So start with the brain bone. Always start there. What's it saying to the spine? That I'm spineless, shriveling, about to crumple under the weight of my constant frustration? Or is it saying I will prevail, I will kick butt and take names, I will be the epitome of strength and confidence?

Today, I will be Superspine.