Mahler's Monday Morning Motivator # 35 "The Death of Superman"

[Mahler]

Mahler’s Monday Morning Motivator # 35

The Death of Superman
Before starting my workout this morning, I turned on the news. In the middle of warming up for squats I was stunned when the newscaster said that Christopher Reeve had died. He had passed away over the weekend as the result of heart failure. I think most people of my generation will always identify him as Superman from the films back in the 80’s. After his tragic accident, in my opinion, the character became the man. Christopher Reeve became a true Superman, using every ounce of talent and influence he had to fight for the cause of spinal cord injury. I heard him speak once in a motivational seminar. Listening through the somewhat monotone of his speaking voice at that time, a defect caused by his injuries, one could not help but feel the humor, courage and commitment of this inspiring man. He was not about to let a turn of fate dictate the course of his life. He used the life that was left in him to make a difference. Strength in adversity seemed to be his most enduring gift; the sheer will not to give up. Here was a man who was handsome, athletic, on the road to super stardom. How many of us would have just given up. Yes, he had many more advantages than the average person with such an injury, but he used those advantages to make the plight of others heard and understood.

I don’t really think Christopher Reeve died of heart failure. How can a heart with such drive and warmth ever really fail. Rest in Peace, Superman.

In Fitness & Friendship,
Mahler

[Bond007]

He was truly an inspiration to everyone.

[BiggerThanYou]

WE know that this man is in a better place now, blessing it with his soul. I always believed that someday he would overcome the injury, but I suppose it just wasn't meant to be.

[Ian Kay]

God damn it!

[FlyinM]

I read in one account that right after the accident he was depressed and contemplated suicide. Then he saw his children and decided that living with his paralysis was the better choice.

Godspeed, Christopher.

[Keith S.]

I give credit to him for using the resources he had to try to make other's lives easier eventhough he probably knew in his heart or hearts that he would not be affected by all the money he spent on research and other such things...

[quaribc]

Long live the son of Krypton.

[Jean-Paul]

Thanks for this post Mahler. He really was Superman. I agree that he truly assumed this role after his accident. For someone to have such dignity and strength after something so devastating is completely beyond my comprehension. I hope he's enjoying flying around up there!