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What Makes You A Hero

SimplySheri
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~~Do you know what makes you a hero?  The fact that you give the world another chance every d*mn day.  That's what makes you a hero.~~  S.C. Lourie

When I first saw this, it certainly caught my attention.  Heck, yeah!!  We do, don't we?  We get up almost every day...some of us even more than that....and face the world again.  And no matter how much it batters us, bruises us, beats us down, we get up again.

So yes.  Each one of us is a hero.  Because we face another day.  Because we smile one more smile.  Because we cry for a bit but then face another test.  Another trial.  Another battle.

And we get through it all.  Whether we want to or not.  Whether we walk through it or crawl through it or push our way to the other side, life has not gotten the best of us yet.

I love that challange!!  I give the world another chance every d*mn day and I am delighted to anticipate what might happen next!!  Because I know I'll get through it.  I love a good challenge and I see joy in every day even when the day is not good.  (Look for the moments of sheer joy.  Pay attention.  And treasure them.)

When we quit smoking, life gets even more interesting.  More adventurous.  More uncomfortable and yet better.  Accept what the world throws at you as an Ex smoker.  Because you'll find that the world is throwing the same stuff....you are just better equipped to handle it as an Ex.  More confident.  More calm.  More courage, strength, wisdom, and humor.  The very best of you comes out when you put the addiction behind you.

Be your own hero.  Quit smoking.  Face life.  And give the world another d*mn chance.

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