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Heroes In Training Program Goes In Search Of Real-Life
Heroes! This Is The Article That Kicked Off The "In Search Of HeroesTM Program" In The Coronado Eagle Newspaper In Coronado, California
September 15,1993
What is a Hero or Heroine?
How does
one arrive at this
exalted position?
According to "Big
Brain," my talking
"Franklin Language
Master," the attributes
are the same for both
sexes. Heroes are
individuals admired for
their achievements and
qualities. They
especially demonstrate
the courage to conquer
fear or despair. Where
are the Heroes of today,
when the world needs
them so desperately? Are we the audience and the major news media equally responsible for the lack of publicity for Heroes?
Have you ever
wondered, "Why is there such
a focus on traumatic,
violent and frightening
events?" Does a steady diet
of this material perpetuate
fear and despair?
Do we
experience a vicarious thrill from the misfortune of others?
Are our
senses dulled, ethics
corrupted and morals so
jaded we require greater
quantities of violence and
shocking events to stimulate
our interest? I still
remember when one murder
caused social outrage and
community activism!
Too many people today are
apprehensive, frightened by
things beyond the edges of
perception.
They are
afraid of many things.
Riots, wars, terrorist acts
and natural catastrophes are
increasing in frequency and
intensity.
Physical and emotional abuse, chronic diseases, financial failure affect every family to different degrees.
The
consequences of unremitting
fear just don't go away by
themselves. The quality of
life decreases dramatically
when all hope is lost.
Something positive must be
done. A solution is to
locate and publicize
real-life Heroes in these
fearful and perilous times.
The tremendous need for inspiration and positive role models increases exponentially with each horrific act and devastating event.
Experts
believe a factor of ten
times as much positive
stimulus is required to
overcome one negative event. How many people are desirous of reading and seeing uplifting articles about people triumphing over human trials, tribulations and misery?
Are there any
real-life Heroes laboring to
help solve the immense
social and environmental
problems facing humanity?
I believe
the answer is an emphatic
yes! Heroes are everywhere!
They are
ordinary people determined
to serve and help others; to
make the world a better
place. Daily, across the
face of the earth, people
willingly assist family
members, friends, and
strangers. They
compassionately minister to
the injured, poor and sick.
They Help
Enthusiastically,
Responsibly,
Optimistically,
Exceptionally and
Socially
(HEROES), with no
fanfare, demand for
recognition or public
acclaim. These humble people
of every race demonstrate
the loftiest qualities of
humanity.
Hopefully the news media will publish and broadcast these stories.
The goals of the program
will be to:
Identify
and praise
local Heroes.
Educate
people about
Heroes and
heroic action.
Inspire
young people
to want to become
Heroes.
Help
young writers
and photographers
develop and
perfect their
writing skills.
Receive published
credit for their
writing, art and
photo contributions.
Extensive
research has proven
individuals often meet or
exceed their own and other's
expectations.
When children
envision themselves as
Heroes, heroic action is not
far behind. Public
recognition and concrete
rewards for excellence are a
wonderful incentive for
young people. Every person
can benefit by creating a
Hero or Heroine within, to
help them deal with the
difficulties of life.
Eleanor
Roosevelt once said, "The
future belongs to those who
believe in the beauty of
their dreams."
The creators of
the "In Search Of Heroes
Program" have the desire
to inspire young children to
dream, to imagine themselves
Heroes. These people are
working hard to create
vehicles for the dreams of
teenagers to become reality.
As in the book "Dune,"
the dreamers must awaken.
People need to believe they
can make their dreams for
global peace, joy,
prosperity and love a
universal experience. The
heroic example of others is
a prerequisite.
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one
thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really
happy are those who will have sought and found how to
serve." Dr. Albert Schweitzer.
"Small
opportunities are often the
beginning of great
enterprises." Demosthenes
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