Here’s to the Heroes: How to be One

For this winning Wednesday, I want to start by shouting out to the heroes.

I salute all the police and military, health care providers, firemen and other first responders.

I also salute the moms and dads, teachers and preachers, laborers, businessmen and entrepreneurs who do their duties well.

It’s true that some people willingly put their lives on the lines every day for the protection of others, and these people definitely deserve our respect, gratitude and admiration.

They are heroes.

But in my meditation this morning, I will argue that all who do their duty, that do what they were called to do, and do it well, are heroes.

The dictionary defines a hero as

1. 1.

   a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

   “a war hero”

   or in another,

   1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

   2. any person who has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

   3. the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

   4. a person who is greatly admired; idol.

   5. (in antiquity) an individual possessing godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.

   6. hero sandwich.

   Ok, had a little fun with that……

   but, barring the sandwich, my argument is that you can choose this day to be a hero in whatever calling you are charged with.

   As a parent, choose to be one of courage and ability, admired for your brave deeds and noble qualities.

               As a friend, student, teacher, employee, manager, business owner, entrepreneur…

   Take a moment to write down all of your important roles in life- the things that you are called specifically to do.

   Then choose to do them well, with excellence.

            Be a hero this day.

Speaking of heroes.

I am presenting a special tribute to the leadership of all the heroes of 9/11 this Saturday, Sept 11, from 10-11am.

This is a bonus Blackbelt Leadership event, but all students, friends, family and our community are invited.

YOU are invited. And I hope you will join us.

My presentation is ready.

My spirit is ready.

Help me in remembering and honoring the heroes and the sacrifices this day.

Please RSVP by clicking going on the facebook event.

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