What Does it Mean to Be a Hero?

There is a common saying which suggests that theregoodness, you'll find this world a good place, a better
is always space in the sky. The world is full ofplace to live. Live with three E's-energy, enthusiasm,
mediocrity, most people lose themselves in there littleempathy and the three F's-faith, family, friends.
nothings. There are only a few people in this worldDream more while you are awake.
who can make things happen, change the course ofEvery individual who can contribute to our smile, who
the world through their ideas, fortitude, perseverancetakes care of us when we are sick, make us happy
and such other qualities that are everlasting andwhen we are distressed, show us the right path
permanent. Such people make there place in the sky.when we go the wrong way are also heroes who
They are the dreamers. They can dream beyond thismake this life worth living. Through their action and
overbearing mediocrity of materiality and banalitywords they inspire us to face and conquer the
bounded by immediate pleasures and sometimeshurdles of life. People with extraordinary merits have
immediate happiness. They are dreamers who canchallenged the limits of human imagination, but not all
walk along with their dream.extraordinary men are our heroes. Heroes are those
There are heroes in all walks of life. There are heroeswho not only walk along with their dreams, but
of history like Napoleon, Alexander, the great politicalinspire others to carry their dream forward. In this
heroes like Gandhi, Mandela, spiritual figures likematerialistic age we should not be overwhelmed by
Mother Teresa, Vivekananda and there are scientistsmedia created heroes - remember an unsung farmer
like Einstein, Newton, philosophers like Aristotle, Kant,perspires to feed you.
Hegel and there have been a lot of heroes in everyEvery one of us has the potential to become a hero.
field from Literature to Sports. They have left anPeople who embrace challenges in life turn every
indelible impression upon the world with new ideas,grief into happiness with sheer will power, dedication,
new thoughts, new expressions and above all byhard work and perseverance. These are the people
their immense contribution towards society. But dowho can make things happen and make others smile
not forget that there are many heroes of our day tohiding there pain. They are the heroes who make this
day life, the many unsung heroes who make our lifelife worth living. We can be one of them if we have
worth living. They go on perspiring everyday so thatcourage that disdains immediate benefits,
you can live in comfort.perseverance that can defy all odds, mental strength
Does it really take a lot of effort to make thethat can conquer self-obsessed grief, humility that
unclad, unfed child smile? All it takes perhaps is thegrows and not diminishes with our achievements and
goodness of your heart. And if you extend thisa love that can embrace all.