I used to keep my head in the clouds and people would often tell me to keep my feet firmly on the ground. Two friends of mine and I decided that the best thing to do would be wear “Pretty Pink Patent Pumps” then our feet were firmly on the ground and our heads could still be in the clouds. That was one of the many conversations that let me to seek Balance (PSE).

Terra Firma

“Me, I’ll keep busy down here on Terra Firma.” - Iron Munro*

Arn Munro grew up in a small Colorado town; he was naturally stronger and faster than his classmates. Being a great athlete he acquired the name Iron Munro. But he was super strong, superfast and could make super leaps. He wanted to join the army and join the fight during WWII. But being 17 he was too young. One night, Iron Munro rescued the heroes TNT and Dyna-Mite from a Nazi villain the Valkyrie, Gudra. Unfortunately TNT died in the attack. Iron Munro in befriending Dyna-Mite joins the Young All-Stars. This was the perfect opportunity to fight for his country. The Young All-Stars is an offshoot of the All-Star Squadron, Earth 2’s premier superhero team.

When dealing with creativity or spiritual matters it is easy to our heads be in the clouds. Heck, we’re talking about superheroes – what could be more “head cloudy” than Superman? There should be balance in make believe and reality. There should be balance between the spiritual, physical and emotional. When eating a meal what happens when we get full? We push away from the table. Many meditation practices use tools to help keep the balance and bring the follower back to earth. There are prayer beads, rosaries, labyrinths, and chimes. All these help manage head space. One trick that might help the beginner after the allotted quiet time take a minute or two to look out the window picturing the world as it truly is – home.

Iron Munro
First Appearance: The Young All-Stars, #1 (June 1987), DC Comics

Creators: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas (writer), Michael Bair, Brian Murray (art)

* “Vengeance is Ours”, The young All-Stars, #3, August 1987