The Heart of a Hero

A hero is something we all aspire to be throughout our lives. When we are young, our concept of heroism seems to always involve a cape or some unrealistic super power, but as we grow, our notion of what a hero is grows with us. A hero is someone that faces adversity with a smile, and lives in an honorable way. A hero does the right thing, and leads others to do the same. Heroes are the role models of the world. Soldiers, firefighters, and others in dangerous jobs are all heroes, but they are not the only ones. Traits of heroism can be found in single parents, people fighting serious illnesses, and, for that matter, people struggling with any obstacle in their life, as long as they face these things with poise and dignity. My best friend went through a series of major surgeries, but throughout the experience, she maintained a happy disposition. She always kept a smile on her face, even through the most painful times. Her happiness affected the doctors and nurses around her, as well as all of the people to which she spoke. All of those things made her a hero, not just for me, but for all of those her story touched. Heroes are everywhere; they are in our everyday lives, whether we know it or not. They do not necessarily where a cape or even a uniform, because a hero is not determined by outward appearance. A hero is made from a person’s heart.