Heroes

This week I caught up with one of my favorite shows, Heroes.  From season one I have been hooked on this reinvention of the super hero genre.  Unlike superman, batman, justice league, and various others, these heroes strive to maintain their humanity while living with the secret of superhuman gifts.  There are no tights or capes.  Just people trying to figure out how to live with the reality of having amazing gifts. 

In the midst of everyday conflicts, it is not uncommon to desire a hero.  Someone who can come in and save the day.  Someone who will listen to our problems.  Someone who can right the wrongs of our lives.  Often times, that hero never appears.  We are left to ponder the realities of our situation alone.

In mediation and in life, often times the hero that you seek is yourself.  Waiting for someone to come and give you the answer to life's questions is generally not a good plan.  In his book, "The Art of Leadership",  J. Donald Walters says, "Almost any action is preferable to prolonged inactivity, born of indecision."  Many of us are paralyzed by the the possibility of what might happen rather than facing that which is already before us.

When you are faced with a conflict or an obstacle in your life, be bold!  Stop, think and analyze the problem.  Ask yourself, "what are the consequences of my actions?"  What are the consequences of the other persons actions?  What outcome would I like to have?  What choices can I make to insure that my desired outcome comes to fruition?


Once you have made the proper considerations, make a plan of action.  This is the most important part, follow through with the plan.  After you face the problem and resolve it, you will realize that you are the hero that you seek.