Clint Barton, Hawkeye or Ronin, is one of my favorites. I always liked his clashes with Captain America or Iron Man. If Captain America and Iron Man were opposite ends of the spectrum Hawkeye was always in the middle. One thing I enjoyed most and tried to learn from Clint Barton was to always say what needed to be said.

Take the Shot

“Take every shot, Kate. If it’s worth caring about, no matter how impossible you think it is…” - Clint Barton *

Years ago Clint Barton was a member of the Avengers, as Hawkeye. A fellow team member Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch had a nervous breakdown and destroyed the Avengers, killing several members. Hawkeye was one of these people. But through a mishap in the time stream Clint Barton was brought back to reality. Eventually he was involved in a new group of heroes, the New Avengers. But not as Hawkeye, he donned the moniker Ronin. Clint Barton took this name because he was able to start fresh and change. He took the opportunity to become a better hero.

Opportunities arise and pass every day. Some we don’t even notice. Those that we do notice can be important and need some thought and a decision. If it is meaningful, something you truly like, and in the direction, you are going…Take It! The opportunity came up for a specific reason. Opportunities are spiritual in nature; they are signposts or forks in the spiritual path we are on. Take a moment and decide. That is all it is, a decision. Trust you made the right decision and continue on your journey. There are those that say “Take every Opportunity”. The life is yours to decide. What opportunities will you take today?

Clint Barton
First Appearance: (As Hawkeye) Tales of Suspense #57 (1964)

First Appearance: (As Ronin) New Avengers #27 (2007)

Creators: (Hawkeye) Stan Lee (plot), and Don Heck (art)

Creators: (Ronin) Brian Michael Bendis (plot), and Joe Quesada (art)

* “Young Avengers Presents…Hawkeye”#6, 2008