Be the HERO of your own story

A small authentic moment was shared today with a friend who sold clothing items to a thrift store and books to a second hand store.  The total financial gain was $10.10.  To most of us this would seem inconsequential and not enough to even buy a tank of gas.  For this individual today was as though they climbed a mountain top.  My friend suffers from a social anxiety disorder and the smallest of encounters with the human race can literally stop them in their tracks.  As we drove to the first place I waited in the car as they went in and conducted the transaction without incident except for the intense beating of the heart and sweaty palms.  When it was time to go back into the store they needed a few minutes to gain the courage, strength and composure to accept the offer.  With momentum the next stop was completed with ease.    This person took a risk today no matter how small it was and confidence was gained.  It is with small things that greatness is obtained. 

It is easy to judge or jump to conclusions when we come across something foreign or strange to what we have experienced.  By taking the time to know each other, stand in each other’s space or shoes as you would say, and listen to a view that differs from our own, we begin to open our eyes, and learn new and wonderful things not only about ourselves but others

I asked them, “How does it feel.”  They replied, “I feel great.”   Our fears are not a divine gift but hold us hostage and prevent us from fulfilling our dreams. Banish the doubts and reach beyond the fear.  Within each of us there is a dream waiting to be discovered and waiting to be fulfilled. 

Sometimes we need friends to carry us, guide us and stand beside us.  But in that final moment we stand alone and only we can take that leap as we look within and know the choice belongs to us.  Our hero lies in the depths of our soul and pushes us each day to do the things we feel we cannot.  A simple gift of courage and strength allows us a glimpse of what can be if we open our hearts to see.  At the end of day when we look in the mirror we are and we must be our own Hero.

 What a blessing is was for me to today to witness and be a part of this small miracle.  The moment for this individual is here and gone but leaves a lasting mark and a memory that will change them forever. How can it be described?  It cannot.  Do we find the people we need when we need them?   Do we attract our future and are drawn to that by a similar means?  This person was turning a corner and knew change was inevitable.

http://bitsofwisdom.org/2011/03/03/be-your-own-hero/