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200 words, A-Ha moment, Act, Diana Schwenk, dream, fear of failure, passion, Purpose, simple, Truth, world issues
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. ~ Christopher Reeve
Wanted – Superheros – Apply Inside
Why do we feel we need a hero to swoop in and simply state what needs to be done…
bring us to that eye-opening A-HA moment that leaves us wondering ‘why the heck we didn’t see it before’?
The truth is that every hero is a human being.
We all have the capacity to achieve wondrous things.
So If we are inspired and have visualized what could be, shouldn’t we just act?
I once read a quote that said something like, ‘the vessel that has received the vision is the best vessel to carry it out.’
Still we search for that mystical, enlightened, god-like individual who will take us by the hand
and lead us like trusting children to the land of milk and honey.
Why do we do that?
Is it fear of failure?
Is it just easier to accept things as they are?
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
No, I don’t think that is true, do you?
The world doesn’t need a superhero, it needs you.
Dropped by to try to catch up with all the new posts I’ve missed, but it’s going to take a superhero to read so many posts on so many blogs!
You have a new look!!
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Well you are one if you attempt it! Yup, new look – was time for a change!
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Most heroes let us down once we see that they have feet of clay – I am a strong believer in self rescue whenever possible.
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That comes through in your posts and I admire you for that!
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Hi Diana … it is a commitment and a source of great joy to write as you have done for the past year. Thanks for all of the great thought you have brought to us along with the support you offer along the way!
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It does bring me joy – thanks Ian! I really enjoy your blog as well. Leadership is so much more than being in charge. 🙂
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Aah heroes! I used to play that ‘I want a hero’ song by Bonnie Tyler over and over before I realised that such a person does not exist. Love the quote by Christopher Reed. Yes, they are the real heroes of the world, that person within us.
Great post….as usual, it got me thinking. Thanks
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Thanks Elizabeth! You always get me thinking with your posts!
xo
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That is a great quote on the vessel receiving the vision. It takes me to the Time Management quote, “If it is to be it is up to me.” Because relying on others can be sooooo disappointing sometimes if they don’t subscribe to our same vision or standards.
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So true! I have heard that time management quote before and had applied to success. It was uttered by a homeless person here in Calgary who had since risen above their circumstances and was on the road to self sustainability.
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Incidentally, if you haven’t seen “Noises Off” with Christopher Reeves, you need to find it and do so. You may very well hurt yourself laughing so hard..other actors in this include Michael Caine, Jon Ritter, and Carol Burnet…I’ve seen it called ” The funniest movie you’ve never heard of” , and that title fits…you won’t be disappointed.
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Funny story. I don’t even have a DVD player and the new TV I bought when my other one blew up can’t be connected to a VCR! I am technologically challenged!
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We love heroes because we haven’t let go of the child-parent paradigm. We’ve gotten used to the hand holding first by parents then by religion and government. We love to let others step in.
The lure of the hero is a form of escapism..we dream about the way things should be, and just try to live in that dream instead of acting it out…in much the same way say an abused person stays in a harmful relationship..one dreams the live is still there, that it will get better..but living only that dream, the abuse continues.
Once we choose to change the situation, then the heroism emerges….
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A very interesting way to look at it. Hope is what has helped us to survive since the dawn of man and is, in my opinion, a very important ingredient, don’t you think? I have seen it sustain people, encourage them, strengthen them and cause them to act. I have the movie Les Miserables in mind… Do you hear the people sing… 🙂
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Ok when I read the title instead of reading “apply inside” I read “apple inside” and was wondering what superhero ate apples………..lol
Ok let’s move on you know how I feel about the word “hero” being thown around willy nilly………….this was an awesome post………….
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well an apple a day, keeps the doctor away, right? Thanks for stopping by Joanne and again, meant no harm with the word hero.
xo
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I hate the word hero (sorry). I think it’s become overused enough to have a different meaning than it did when I was younger. That said, yes, we need to rescue ourselves, take responsibility for our choices and take action when action is called for.
Though I wouldn’t mind being Wonder Woman. The lure of the golden lasso and all that. 😉
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She has a nice outfit too! Yes I’m noticing the word hero is a bit of a hot button. I meant no harm. 🙂
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And YOU, my friend! Thank you for being in m ife.
Russ
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(smiling) thank you too Russ!
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Great post Diana. You are right in saying we all have the potential to be a hero. Look at history and see the number of people we call heroes, who once were just like ourselves, a person you could pass on the street and not give a second glance to.
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Glad you enjoyed it Keith! As always, thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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I can’t agree more with your post! The only heroes we need are ourselves. If we need someone to save us then we don’t believe that we are good enough on what we do but mostly we never “grow up” like kids that need their hands to be held. Happy Sunday. 🙂
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Thanks for your comment Ruby and Happy Sunday to you too!
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