Harry Potter: A reminder of the everyday hero….
When we think of a hero, the first thing that comes to mind are the "classics"…Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Iron man, Supergirl…even the Fantastic four (I know there is more, but then we would be reading them all day :0)!
When we think of a hero outside of the "Supers" we think of our soliders, our fire fighters, police officers, (9/11 remembered), Tom Cruise and pretty much some big strong guy who rescues the damzel.(for us gals).
What does not pop into our mind so instantly are the heros that are not wearing the capes or live in the public eye (not that, that is bad!) They are …our mothers, fathers,siblings,the man who opened the door, the one who brought the soup, gave up a seat, or some small kind gesture that touched your heart even for only a moment.
Remember Mariah Carey's song…" Hero." She sings " That a hero lies in you…."
A hero does! In each and every one of us! We just sometimes doubt that. We doubt ourselves, we hold back … we can picture the hero as someone else, but not so easy to picture ourselves. The small kind gestures or influences we have in others lives, we never look at that as the title it deserves "HERO".
It's just so much easier picturing it the other way. And that is ok.
For those of you where being the good samaritan, the charitable, the defender and even the befriender comes naturally… We thank you and don't stop! You are our inspiration, our humbler, our "Hero."
HARRY POTTER!
Those two words alone….that one name says alot to us! He is someone we can relate to. "Just Harry…" he said. No Harry! You are so much more than that! And he learned this, through his own "Heros" (Dumbledore, Surius,Lupin,Moody,Hermonie, Ronald and so many more…) molding him into that great "Hero" himself! (The "Super")
HARRY POTTER!
You pretty much cannot go anywhere without seeing or hearing that name…. he has entered into our hearts one book, one movie at a time. We watched him grow,in his strength, his confidence, his determination and his potential! We have followed him, we have experienced his heartache, his fears, his pain and his accomplishments, they have been a gentle reminder of our own potential !
ANNA KIPPLING…
This name is not yet recognizable…but she is another hero..working towards her own potential…
As I write about her and live in her world of Tatania….I get to share her discoveries, experience her adventures, feel her love and remember my potential through her finding hers.
Each book I complete, each sentence that adds to her story, helps me grow, helps me remember mine…my potential. It's good to remember and I think that is why we continue to read and relate to our fictional "Heros".
When that day comes, when I have written the final sentence and must say goodbye to Anna…this adventure…this experience…my reminder…well, there is always another series to write!
We need our "HEROS", they are good for us, they are our encouragement!
So again… goodbye …HARRY POTTER! Thank you our dear friend, our dear Hero….. thank you Mrs. J. K. Rowling for your mind, your story and your "Harry"….our journey with him has helped us remember our great potential…..
Now perhaps my ANNA KIPPLING may now take over and continue on guiding you in remembering yours! For the first time, for the second, or only just to experience another adventure!
A. D. Duling
www.adduling.com
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