Mysteries and plot twists grab my attention. There is something intriguing, fascinating, and mind-blowing about finding a whole new layer of meanings to what I thought I knew. In today’s culture, people look for Easter eggs in the movies they watch. These little hints give a whole new meaning to what’s going on.
(I must warn you though. If you continue reading, your view of Underdog will change forever.)
I had one of those mind-blown moments on considering the cartoon, Underdog. Underdog is always fighting his nemesis, Simon bar Sinister. Simon, like most villains, is out to ‘rule the world’. Underdog, as his name conveys is an unlikely hero.
It’s only when Underdog makes his transformation that he thwarts Simon.
What blew my mind was the discovery that Simon bar Sinister is a ‘love child’. Bar Sinister is an old term for a child born out of wedlock. Not only does his name give it a whole new meaning, he is also considered ‘the most evil man alive’.
When you put all of these together, it seems that Underdog is constantly fighting against himself. He is his own worst enemy. It’s no wonder he always loses.
Think about that for a moment. The outcome of an affair is the evil, destructive force seeking to rule the world. The hidden morality of the cartoon has more moral punch than many Sunday morning sermons.
Simon strikes fear in the hearts of everyone he encounters along with always seeking the destruction of Sweet Polly Purebred. Polly represents the epitome of innocence. The ramifications of the product of an affair striking fear into the populace and seeking the destruction of innocence is mind-blowing.
With this insight, Underdog is suddenly an unlikely hero fighting against the after-effects of an affair. He works diligently in thwarting Simon and his threats.
As a child I thought it was about an unlikely dog character who triumphs over the bad guy. I had no idea of the affair associations hidden within it.
There are times when you feel like an Underdog facing the affair. The odds are against you and fear surrounds you. During those moments, are you going to run or make the needed transformation?
One way you can start the transformation is by rebuilding the trust in your marriage. Trust is the foundation. When you don’t have trust, there is ample room for fear to fill your life. Trust chases away the fears.
The video ‘How Can I Trust You Again?’ gives you the recipe for making the needed transformation. You can go from being a meek and timid spouse to being a champion for your marriage. You can defeat the specter of the affair.
Transformation is possible. Either you or Simon bar Sinister are going to win the day and your marriage.
Keeping It Real,
Jeff
