Who is your hero?
Answers will be widely varied across the scope of mankind, from Superman to “my granddad,” from Walter Payton, to William Wallace, to the fireman who lives down the street. Whoever your hero is, there are a few actions that were evident in their lives, and though the words you use might be different I’d like to point out three actions that, my gut tells me, everyone of them accomplished at one stage or another.
RESCUE – transitive verb
: to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save, deliver: such as
a : to take (someone, such as a prisoner) forcibly from custody
b : to recover (something, such as a prize) by forcec : to deliver (a place under siege) by armed force
RALLY – transitive verb
1a : to muster for a common purpose
b : to recall to order
2a : to arouse for action
b : to rouse from depression or weakness
RESPOND – transitive verb
: reply
intransitive verb
1: to say something in return : make an answer
respondto criticism
2a : to react in response
respondedto a call for help
b : to show favorable reaction
respondto surgery
3: to be answerable
respondin damages
Your hero did at least one, if not all three of these things. The reason I point these things out, is that as you seek to be the hero your children already think that you are, these are key points and action steps that will help that concept continue to be the reality for your family.
Think about your hero…
Rescue
- in what areas did he rescue you or someone else?
- how can you rescue your children?
- (keep in mind sometimes that means letting them get into a little trouble but being ready to save them.)
Rally
- in what ways did your hero rally those around him toward a specific purpose?
- how, and in what direction, can you rally your children so that they follow an edifying course of life?
Respond
- in what manner did your hero respond to those who came to him for help?
- how can you respond in like manner no matter what attitude, tone, or inappropriateness is thrown at you?
(*This post is picking up where the post You Are A Hero left off, as a #2 to form a series of a total of 7 posts)
“WE ARE MEN OF ACTION…”
Dad… I challenge you to take 30 minutes or so, and honestly think through the kind of hero you want to be. Of course, there is none better than you, the idea is to put into words how you admired someone which will give you actionable ideas to build your own heroic reputation. I encourage you to review these questions, and your answers, periodically. It will help keep a good perspective.
You can do it! Become the hero your children already think you are! Rescue them when they need it, rally their young minds, and respond to them by C.A.S.T. ing your love on them.