You're already a hero
But are you a camera or a lighthouse?
Hollywood heroes dazzle into darkness. Their light doesn't last. Like the paparazzi around them, they're a flash of a camera.
We love them, so we think we want to be them.
Our ancestors have a different draw. Their light lingers, like a lighthouse, reliably pulsing and reaching out no matter what the weather.
We love them, so we like the direct association.
But what about, instead of today's celeb, we want to be our ancestors?
Gone will be the ideas of applause, immediate gratification, and headlines. In their place come purpose, legacy, pressure, endurance.
Not so easy. But a chance to cultivate. And rather than seek the limelight in the moment, you get the chance to light the way for others. Your time will come. Your time is also right now.
Ancestors root us deeply in the present through the reminders of the past that led the way to a courageous future. Your future. That's true heroism.
No need to dip into other people's stories. You already belong to a grand story that's much larger than yourself.
