There’s a superpower in me that I’ve been unable to unleash, not because it disappeared, but because I’ve been standing too long in a kryptonite environment.

Lately, I’ve been feeling like the best parts of me, my drive, my creativity, my spark, are trapped under the weight of routine and responsibility. I wake up tired, drag myself through the day, and go to bed feeling like I barely moved the needle. I’ve been showing up for everyone else, but not really showing up as me.

Somewhere between chasing paychecks, keeping peace, and keeping promises, I misplaced my purpose.

But here’s the thing about kryptonite: it only works when you stay close to it.

And I’m starting to realize, maybe it’s time to step back.

I used to believe my energy would return once life calmed down, when the bills were caught up, the car was fixed, and the workload eased. But peace doesn’t wait on perfect conditions. Peace starts when you decide to breathe again, even in the middle of chaos.

I’m slowly remembering what my superpower actually is.

It’s not perfection. It’s not endless strength.
It’s the ability to create light in dark places, for myself and for others.

It’s the courage to tell the truth when everything around me says to stay quiet.

It’s the vision to see something beautiful growing even when life feels “stuck”.

I may not have it all figured out, but I know this: my energy isn’t gone, it’s just buried beneath everything I’ve carried. And little by little, I’m digging her out again.

So, if you’re reading this and you feel the same, like your superpower is fading under the noise of life, let this be your reminder:

You’re not broken. You’re just standing too close to your kryptonite. Step back. Recharge. Breathe. Remember who you are.

Because the world still needs your light, and so do you.