Smart Senior

There could be a hero living next door to you, and you don’t even know it. No media coverage, no notoriety, and no community recognition, but a hero just the same.
People think of heroes as those who can leap tall buildings, or fling themselves into harm’s way, but it is much more than that. Heroes are also ordinary people who silently go above and beyond the call of duty.
Be inspired, not only by glamorous singers or sports figures, unless they are using their fame and fortune for the greater good, but of the everyday heroes in your life. It could be a pastor, a teacher, a parent, or a little league coach. So many heroes that you likely have lost count.
What about people who have triumphed over illness or disabilities? What about caregivers who devote hours looking after friends or relatives while juggling their own lives? What about the co-workers who mentored you with patience and kindness?
Look closer at the ordinary people. People who help others, whether by running errands or lending a shoulder to cry on. Appreciate them and emulate them.
Heroes are good people who do kind and selfless acts just because they can. There are millions of heroes out there wearing invisible superhero capes. They don’t expect thanks or adoration, but it would be nice if you would take a minute or two to let them know that you see them.
You can be a hero too. Be a hero by setting a good example. Be a role model that others can look up to. Show people that you care about them and that you will always be there for them.
Not everyone has the ability or fortitude to react quickly enough to save someone in dire circumstances, but the people who deal with the aftermath of tragedy are heroes too. What makes someone a hero is the ability to change the lives of those around them by using their own altruistic powers. Humor, caring, and joy are superpowers, and they go a long way.