personal – everyday heros

If you mention ‘hero’ when talking about New York, most will think of the fireman from 911. Heroic deeds like theirs stand out in a city that is often thought of as cold and brash. I was in New York recently, and met some pretty extraordinary people, in fact I think they were everyday heroes. And do you know- there wasn’t a fireman, or policemen, nurse, or even wealthy philanthropists in sight. They were ordinary people like you and me. But in their own way, they’re just as much heroes as those incredible firemen. Each one of them realized that by doing something to help others made their world a better place. Well that’s not so extraordinary, but what makes them different to most is that their lives are richer because they have acted on that realization. They have made a difference to the lives of others and in turn their own, because they see themselves and others as one. Here are a few of their stories...