HEROES The Greek warrior Odysseus protector A hero

HEROES.

The Greek warrior Odysseus

protector A hero

Activity Make a list of “heroes”

HEROES.

We define our ideals by the heroes we choose Our ideals define who we are

Activity List the traits you think a hero should have

BRAVERY LEADERSHIP Ability to provide solutions to the problems in society

8 Traits of “Heroes” listed by various people SMART STRONG RESILIENT SELFLESS CARING CHARISMATIC RELIABLE

Who is a Hero? “Any person who takes action on behalf of others for a moral cause, aware of possible risks and costs and without expectation of gain. "

A GIRL, A BOY, or A HERO ?

Most heroes are ordinary people

Can YOU become a hero?

Volunteer your: time/talent/treasure Do random acts of kindness Look for opportunities Listen for the call Walk the talk Study the greats

1. Study the Greats

2. Be the Change You Want to See in the World

3. Listen for the Call All heroes in world literature are “called” on a heroic journey Joseph Campbell

4. Look for Opportunities All of us are potential heroes waiting for the right moment to fulfill that potential Phil Zimbardo

I’m a hero in waiting, and I’m waiting for the right situation to come along when I can act heroically.

5. Do Random Acts of Kindness

6. Volunteer

6. Volunteer Your time Your talent Your treasures