Comments on: These Are the Times of the Everyday Hero http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/08/27/these-are-the-times-of-the-everyday-hero/ tonight we drink to youth. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:01:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Finding Courage in the Everyday http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/08/27/these-are-the-times-of-the-everyday-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-5777 Finding Courage in the Everyday Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:46:17 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1543#comment-5777 [...] the nursing home, knowing she won’t be the same person whose memory is held dear. It’s the love of a family and taking care of those closest to [...] [...] the nursing home, knowing she won’t be the same person whose memory is held dear. It’s the love of a family and taking care of those closest to [...]

]]> By: Susan Pogorzelski - admin http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/08/27/these-are-the-times-of-the-everyday-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-4155 Susan Pogorzelski - admin Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:22:04 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1543#comment-4155 Grace and Sam -- both of your comments are beautiful and I so appreciate your thoughts. <b> Grace: </b> I love how you say MLK Jr and Gandhi's "power also came from the life force behind them" -- even were it not for being in the spotlight, they had that strength and goodness that makes them heroes; perhaps the spotlight just accentuates that. Then there are those who have that same inner strength and goodness who live their everyday lives, unaware of the profound affect they have on people, on the world. This is the hero of whom I'm most in awe; humility may make them that much more special -- agree 100% that these qualities are ones to be admired. I love your thoughts, Grace; this is a beautiful comment. And, PS, thanks for the link love! :) <b> Sam: </b>I love your thoughts in this comment and wonder along with you how much the world would change if we took a moment to recognize the strength and good of the everyday person. I think that's what I love so much about your <a href="http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciation-revolution/" rel="nofollow"> Appreciation Revolution </a> (plugging the link because it's really that incredible and important). It not only shows you what it means to be grateful, and it not only brings about positivity, but it makes you realize how much you owe to these people, who every day do acts of good without a second thought. I love your thoughts, Sam, thanks for sharing them and helping us remember what we should appreciate. Grace and Sam — both of your comments are beautiful and I so appreciate your thoughts.

Grace: I love how you say MLK Jr and Gandhi’s “power also came from the life force behind them” — even were it not for being in the spotlight, they had that strength and goodness that makes them heroes; perhaps the spotlight just accentuates that. Then there are those who have that same inner strength and goodness who live their everyday lives, unaware of the profound affect they have on people, on the world. This is the hero of whom I’m most in awe; humility may make them that much more special — agree 100% that these qualities are ones to be admired. I love your thoughts, Grace; this is a beautiful comment. And, PS, thanks for the link love! :)

Sam: I love your thoughts in this comment and wonder along with you how much the world would change if we took a moment to recognize the strength and good of the everyday person. I think that’s what I love so much about your Appreciation Revolution (plugging the link because it’s really that incredible and important). It not only shows you what it means to be grateful, and it not only brings about positivity, but it makes you realize how much you owe to these people, who every day do acts of good without a second thought. I love your thoughts, Sam, thanks for sharing them and helping us remember what we should appreciate.

]]> By: Sam http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/08/27/these-are-the-times-of-the-everyday-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-4125 Sam Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:27:48 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1543#comment-4125 This is beautiful, and a wonderful tribute to your dad. I hope you show him this post, I'm sure he would be really touched. Personally, I believe that the acts of selfless, ordinary heroes are the most heroic. The concept of an ordinary hero kind of ties into the whole appreciation thing I've got going. If we all took a step back every once and a while, really looked at the people around us and saw how hard they worked, and the things they'd been through and overcome, I wonder how much our world would change. Great post! This is beautiful, and a wonderful tribute to your dad. I hope you show him this post, I’m sure he would be really touched. Personally, I believe that the acts of selfless, ordinary heroes are the most heroic. The concept of an ordinary hero kind of ties into the whole appreciation thing I’ve got going. If we all took a step back every once and a while, really looked at the people around us and saw how hard they worked, and the things they’d been through and overcome, I wonder how much our world would change. Great post!

]]> By: Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/08/27/these-are-the-times-of-the-everyday-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-4122 Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:57:58 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1543#comment-4122 [...] 1. twenty(or)something: These Are the Times of the Everyday Hero [...] [...] 1. twenty(or)something: These Are the Times of the Everyday Hero [...]

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/08/27/these-are-the-times-of-the-everyday-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-4120 Grace Boyle Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:49:22 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1543#comment-4120 Ah, the everyday hero. They mean so much. The ones who aren't in the limelight, the ones who infuse strength and heroic qualities quietly, everyday of their life. To me, this is real power. There are fantastic heroes, lets take Martin Luther King, Jr. or Gandhi definitely both prolific heroes for their time and cause but their power also came from the life force behind them and being in the public eye. I've talked about humility and how attractive I think it is in a person. Someone who is humble, respectful, knows their strength but doesn't flaunt it. This is a beautiful thought, Susan. I'm happy you wrote about it! Ah, the everyday hero. They mean so much. The ones who aren’t in the limelight, the ones who infuse strength and heroic qualities quietly, everyday of their life. To me, this is real power. There are fantastic heroes, lets take Martin Luther King, Jr. or Gandhi definitely both prolific heroes for their time and cause but their power also came from the life force behind them and being in the public eye.

I’ve talked about humility and how attractive I think it is in a person. Someone who is humble, respectful, knows their strength but doesn’t flaunt it. This is a beautiful thought, Susan. I’m happy you wrote about it!

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