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A hero to me is someone who possesses super powers. Yes, I know, you must be amused, but I am being completely serious. Although this may seem childish and immature, just hear me out on this, it might just be worth your while.
Growing up, I constantly fantasized about being the princess-saving knight in shining armor; I fantasized about being the burly man zooming through New York with a red cape drifting on his back saving the city day by day. I dreamed for people to look me down, and say, “This man is a hero.” As a child, I dreamed, fantasized, and hoped beyond my wildest dreams that I would someday become a hero- that I would gain the “hero” status. But, I knew that there was no such thing as super powers- that I couldn’t change the world every day. However, I now realize that I was wrong, and that I can be the noble knight or bold superhero, because super powers are real!
When people think of the words “super power”, they often associate it with child’s play. They think “Oh, it’s fake! It doesn’t exist!” Moreover, they believe that super powers are just purposeless, meaningless ideas scattered across a sketchpad; but society is wrong. There are real-life super powers that make a hero, and these super powers are known as: “compassion”, “dedication”, and “selflessness”.
Now you might be wondering, “But these ‘powers’ don’t make a man fly or turn invisible! How could they possibly be considered super powers?” Well, to answer that, let me define the words “super powers”: abilities that can drastically change people’s lives. Although a massive understatement, these three qualities (compassion, dedication, and selflessness) do change lives and, in my opinion, can make someone a hero. First off, a hero must be compassionate, meaning they have to possess a deep concern and sympathy for their environment and peers. They must be willing to help others with whole-hearted effort. Not only that, but a hero must be dedicated. Heroes must be strong-willed and persevere so that no matter how hard a task, giving up is never an option. Lastly, a hero must exemplify selflessness. Heroes must be willing to sacrifice their time, their well-being, and even their safety for the benefit of someone else, because they understand that by doing so, they are making our world a better place.
The great thing about these three super powers is that they can come in anybody regardless of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, or status. Whether it be the cashier who just brewed your morning coffee, your quirky neighbor, or the deployed soldier leaving to serve, the powers of compassion, dedication, and selflessness can be found anywhere if you look hard enough. So although heroes can’t punch through brick walls as if they were paper or sprint faster than the speed of light, they still have the power and ability to change lives for the better, and THAT is the only thing that matters.
Growing up, I constantly fantasized about being the princess-saving knight in shining armor; I fantasized about being the burly man zooming through New York with a red cape drifting on his back saving the city day by day. I dreamed for people to look me down, and say, “This man is a hero.” As a child, I dreamed, fantasized, and hoped beyond my wildest dreams that I would someday become a hero- that I would gain the “hero” status. But, I knew that there was no such thing as super powers- that I couldn’t change the world every day. However, I now realize that I was wrong, and that I can be the noble knight or bold superhero, because super powers are real!
When people think of the words “super power”, they often associate it with child’s play. They think “Oh, it’s fake! It doesn’t exist!” Moreover, they believe that super powers are just purposeless, meaningless ideas scattered across a sketchpad; but society is wrong. There are real-life super powers that make a hero, and these super powers are known as: “compassion”, “dedication”, and “selflessness”.
Now you might be wondering, “But these ‘powers’ don’t make a man fly or turn invisible! How could they possibly be considered super powers?” Well, to answer that, let me define the words “super powers”: abilities that can drastically change people’s lives. Although a massive understatement, these three qualities (compassion, dedication, and selflessness) do change lives and, in my opinion, can make someone a hero. First off, a hero must be compassionate, meaning they have to possess a deep concern and sympathy for their environment and peers. They must be willing to help others with whole-hearted effort. Not only that, but a hero must be dedicated. Heroes must be strong-willed and persevere so that no matter how hard a task, giving up is never an option. Lastly, a hero must exemplify selflessness. Heroes must be willing to sacrifice their time, their well-being, and even their safety for the benefit of someone else, because they understand that by doing so, they are making our world a better place.
The great thing about these three super powers is that they can come in anybody regardless of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, or status. Whether it be the cashier who just brewed your morning coffee, your quirky neighbor, or the deployed soldier leaving to serve, the powers of compassion, dedication, and selflessness can be found anywhere if you look hard enough. So although heroes can’t punch through brick walls as if they were paper or sprint faster than the speed of light, they still have the power and ability to change lives for the better, and THAT is the only thing that matters.
