Daily Question, February 3 Who are some of my heroes? How and why do they inspire me? 24 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Megalodon2 months agoMegalodonOf course, my first heroes.were my family. Dad seemed to be able to almost anything. Mom was a great cook, any child’s friend, compassionate and dedicated. They were born about the time of WWI so went through the Depression as their families’ main source of income. (Mom had lard sandwiches at times. Yuck!) Then came WWII and everyone did their part. Hard to believe in this day and age. Then there was my dad’s mother and Mom’s parents. They were all born about 1870. Mom’s parent’s wer...Of course, my first heroes.were my family. Dad seemed to be able to almost anything. Mom was a great cook, any child’s friend, compassionate and dedicated. They were born about the time of WWI so went through the Depression as their families’ main source of income. (Mom had lard sandwiches at times. Yuck!) Then came WWII and everyone did their part. Hard to believe in this day and age. Then there was my dad’s mother and Mom’s parents. They were all born about 1870. Mom’s parent’s were good, decent people. Grandmother Vernie could scare me even being as small as she was but she really did treat us well despite in-law strife. She was a horrible driver BTW. Grandfather was a carpenter and the kind of grandfather every child should have. Dad’s mother was FORMIDABLE but she still put up with us kids. She lived in the apartment above us as many bigger houses were built at the time. She had home schooled Dad. She must have done a decent job. He got into the local university at the age of 13. She had traveled to Europe and met some famous people. She had a Phi Betta Kappa key from UofMinnesota. She had written several books. She had taught at a prestigious college. Etc. She started teaching me French when I was seven or so. Unfortunately, I never knew Dad’s father. He had died before my brother was born but I know he was a fairly decent man. Dad had all but worshiped him, I think. From all of them, I got a love of learning, appreciation of the world, and realizing that all people have their own gifts, none really greater than another. My brother was visually handicapped and my neighbors’ youngest had Downs Syndrome but was the best one of the family. I was also encouraged not to blindly follow the crowd, which caused a crisis when the first Star Wars movie came out. It sounded so good but it was insanely popular. Glad I went to see it. I even got my parents to go. They didn’t do everything perfectly. Becoming a parent doesn’t normally come with an instruction manual. They did their best to do the best for us. I can’t say that about some other parents I know. In the 60’s, I got introduced to Marvel Comics. Don’t snigger. They did not, as Dad warned me, ‘rot my brain’. Besides, I was a teenager. As Stan Lee used to say, ” ‘Nuff said.” They didn’t rot my brain. They expanded it. Thor and Captain America quickly became my favorites, as they are now actually. They were brave and had honor, fighting for others and, with Cap, believing in what our country could be. Something both of use still believe in. Then there are today’s heroes. Health care workers, grocery workers, sanitation workers, and letter-persons to name a few. “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” There are so many people doing good things that none of us know about. They too are heroes. Read More0 Reply Beyla3 months agoBeylaMy heroes are the people that bring true joy and compassion to the world. They just do—not for themselves but because they are already so full they are able to give without asking for something in return. They always have kind words and truly live in kindness. They see the best in everyone and bring out the best in them as well. When this person asks about your day, they truly want to hear. They are so filled with peace that they are able to be mindful. They glide through life and are able to ...My heroes are the people that bring true joy and compassion to the world. They just do—not for themselves but because they are already so full they are able to give without asking for something in return. They always have kind words and truly live in kindness. They see the best in everyone and bring out the best in them as well. When this person asks about your day, they truly want to hear. They are so filled with peace that they are able to be mindful. They glide through life and are able to effortlessly do without doing. I’m speaking of the Christus. I do believe that we have so many of them blessing us now; our society just tends to highlight the opposite instead. We have been programmed to seek the chaos of drama rather than the tranquility of peace. Read More2 Reply Malag3 months agoMalagFront line medical staff. They have put their lives on the line. 2 Reply Cathie3 months agoCathieMany of the female saints, the pioneer women in both settling the west and breaking barriers in business, predjudice and religion. Despite the opposition they faced they kept going and made a difference. 1 Reply Ose3 months agoOseFor example, my neighbor is. He had built a kind of ladder and posed it in our flat recessed sink in the garden so that the toads and lizards can climb out again and not to get stuck in the sink when they had searched for water. Or he placed a “bee-hotel” next to the house for the wild bees to find a space to live. Or the bus driver today, waiting for an elder lady who was hurrying to reach the bus. 3 Reply mam_gigi3 months agomam_gigiMy hero is Helen Keller. She overcame the ultimate form of darkness to make connections with other people around the world. She learned to use what she had, and not miss what she lacked. She was proof that anything is possible, and she had such spirit. 3 Reply Don Jones3 months agoDon JonesThere are many, in their own ways, who I admire for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. They all, each in their own unique ways, remind me of the importance of being a fully bloomed “me”. 2 Reply Hilary3 months agoHilaryOne of my heroes is my AlAnon sponsor Betty Ann because she is always so giving of herself to others, so honest and so empathetic and compassionate. She lives her program every minute every day. She has helped me find my courage the most seriously missing character strength in my life. 4 Reply MemoPC3 months agoMemoPCI agree with so many of you. So many everyday unsung heroes who show up to life with everyday courage. Who just do the next right thing because they make that choice. Who accept life on life’s terms and are grateful. 3 Reply Linda3 months agoLindaMy father for his unfailing integrity. AOC (US Representative) for her amazing courage. And President Biden, for running our country at a time he could be resting and enjoying his golden years. 5 Reply Carol3 months agoCarolI gave up having heroes a long time ago. When you place someone on a pedestal, he or she is bound to fall off at some point. It’s disappointing to me and unfair to them. 7 Reply Megalodon2 months agoMegalodonPeople are only human. That they try their best with what they have and when they can should give them a bit of wiggle room. 0 Reply Mica3 months agoMicaMaybe that’s where I am, Carol – one of my heroes disappointed me dreadfully on Saturday, and the feeling was mutual. We have forgiven each other but I doubt if we’ll ever forget. The upside is that I’m happier with one of my less heroic friends now, and that’s making our relationship more fun. 2 Reply Eddie3 months agoEddieIt’s been a while since I’ve been here. My hero’s – hard to say. I really admired my dad for being steady and balanced in life. That really inspires me because it is so important for others to have someone that is consistent and reliable. Now, as a father I see how giving and how much loving sacrifice that is for a family. Truly putting others first is simple hero behavior I really admire. 5 Reply Michele3 months agoMicheleWelcome back🙂 0 Reply MEG3 months agoMEGSome of my heroes are the older people currently living in nursing homes. They inspire me with their resilience. 4 Reply Elle3 months agoElleDon’t really use the word hero/heroes anymore (yet) definitely AM inspired by others!! A lot of the time, everyday people…..& sometimes- I don’t even know their names. What catches my attention, inspires me…..their AGAPE [the dictionary I have states Christian love…..I choose to see it as Universal love] = love as an action/love in action…..for whatever they are doing, be it with a person/people or nature or even some type of thankless job that has to be done, while taking care...Don’t really use the word hero/heroes anymore (yet) definitely AM inspired by others!! A lot of the time, everyday people…..& sometimes- I don’t even know their names. What catches my attention, inspires me…..their AGAPE [the dictionary I have states Christian love…..I choose to see it as Universal love] = love as an action/love in action…..for whatever they are doing, be it with a person/people or nature or even some type of thankless job that has to be done, while taking care & attention in how they do it. Read More5 Reply sunnypatti3 months agosunnypattiI am inspired by those who lift others up in any way that they can. I am inspired by those who take risks to follow their dreams. I wouldn’t call any of these (many) people heroes, just good humans doing their part, following their hearts. 4 Reply Jules B3 months agoJules BI don’t really have heroes I realise! I admire people who work hard at something over a long time – music, art, a real skill or theory that takes real effort and focus. I used to say 2 of the people I admired were Oscar Pistorias and Aung sang Su Kyi . ..but one ended up in prison for murdering his girlfriend and one stands accused of supporting genocide . .so I don’t have a great record 😳 3 Reply Patricia3 months agoPatriciaToday, I think of journalists world-wide who are persecuted and killed for telling the truth. I deeply admire their courage for revealing what those in power do not want revealed. 8 Reply EJP3 months agoEJPEveryone is a “hero” in their own unique way…..inspiring all in the smallest of jesters to the largest of feats. 5 Reply Lee Anne3 months agoLee AnneI am inspired by the unknown, quiet heroes. The single mother, working two jobs to support her family. The homeless man, choosing to clean the church in exchange for a place to sleep in the basement and always has a joyous smile for everyone on Sundays. There are billions of acts of kindness every day on our planet we never hear about. These acts are unsung as a mother's hand wipes her child's tears away to soothe her, meals are cooked and dispensed in a church basement to anyone who is hungry t...I am inspired by the unknown, quiet heroes. The single mother, working two jobs to support her family. The homeless man, choosing to clean the church in exchange for a place to sleep in the basement and always has a joyous smile for everyone on Sundays. There are billions of acts of kindness every day on our planet we never hear about. These acts are unsung as a mother’s hand wipes her child’s tears away to soothe her, meals are cooked and dispensed in a church basement to anyone who is hungry that night, a small group of activists writes endless letters in support of voting right reformation, and an unknown, overworked nurse leaves food for a homebound person and adds a fifty dollar bill tucked into a pretty card. These are my heroes and they inspire me with their humility, their joy of giving, their gratefulness. Read More11 Reply Michele3 months agoMicheleThe ‘local’ heroes you see on the news – random people who helped save someone’s life, or a military club who cleans up grave markers, hospital staff dealing with Covid. They inspire me to let me know there are good people in this world despite all the negative news out there. Happy National Women Physicians Day:) 6 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2022, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb