December 11, 2007
Who is your Hero?
Do you have a hero – someone you admire? Is there someone you look up to? Do you envy someone’s strength, intelligence, humor, stamina? Do you aspire to become your hero? Why do people have heroes? Could it be because we fail to find these things in ourselves? Why is it so easy for us to see the positive characteristics of others and find ourselves lacking? What would you say if I told you that you are your hero?
Let us do an exercise – take out a piece of paper. On the top of the paper put the name of your hero or the person you admire. Got it? Okay, now list all the things that you admire about that person. Great, now look at the list – is it possible that you have all those characteristics?
I am sure that most of you answered no to the last question. You couldn’t possibly have all of those characteristics - that is why that person is your hero right – because you lack that which you admire. Well, I am here to tell you that you are wrong – our heroes are a reflection or mirror of our own hidden characteristics or qualities, we just choose to bury them or not see them.
What do you think it is that causes you to bury or hide those characteristics that you admire the most in others? Could it be fear? Fear is the reason why we are unable to live up to our greatest potential – fear keeps us stuck in our comfort zone – living in mediocrity. What are you more afraid of failure or success? My guess is success – why else would you hide your greatness?
Okay, let’s go back to the aforementioned exercise – look at the list of characteristics of your hero. Now go down your list and pick one that speaks to you the most. My challenge to you is to take the time in the next week to tap into that part of yourself - embrace that part of you in your everyday life. Be willing to step outside your comfort zone and take a risk – show the world a piece of your authentic self. What do you have to lose?
Do the same thing for each of the characteristics on the list for the next month. By doing so you will little by little embrace your true authentic self and you will be your own hero. And who knows maybe you will become the hero for someone else and the cycle continues.
Congratulations, by reading this article you have gained the tools to step outside your comfort zone and embrace your true self. Would you like to be your own hero? Are you having a difficult time embracing those hidden qualities? Then ask for support by scheduling a sample coaching session and take the first step toward embracing your authentic self, today!
