What are the qualities of a real hero?Do you know how to be one? Do you know the secret tips to find a hero? Don’t worry I have news to share.
When we watch Hindi movies the heroes are often flawed. They don’t study (I am obsessed with this one). The foul-mouthed hero, marrying the arrogant princes and teaching her all about real life is a favorite topic. A reverse fairy tale or a modern fairy tale. Whichever way you look at it, as a woman I don’t want heroes like that in my life.
Golden heart like Munnabhai who needs no degree to cure patients or win legal battles gives out mixed messages.
Then there are films like A Wednesday, Raazi, and Chaakde, which made me think about unlikely heroes and what exactly is being a hero all about.
Can heroes have flaws? I think they have. Humans are flawed, so it’s natural that human heroes will be flawed.
Why are Incredibles and the Avengers series so powerful? Why did Avengers Infinity war kill all the heroes? Is it important modern literature and films portray a positive hero or is a negative hero (if there is such a thing ) okay?
Does the hero need big muscles, big heart or a smart head?
Who is a hero? 20 Qualities of a Real Hero
1)A hero is kind even when angry.
2)A hero understands chivalry and equality.
3)A hero believes and understands empathy.
4) A hero believes in the greater good.
5)A hero knows and has faith in a higher power.
6)A hero is not cruel.
10)A hero is not perfect.
11) A hero is not mentally or physically weak.
12 )A hero is not afraid to cry.
13) A hero is not afraid of love.
14)A hero is not afraid to fail.
15) A hero always helps.
16) A hero knows the truth about life and death.
17)A hero has no time for mollycoddling her/his ego.
18)A hero walks the talk. She/he starts the change she/he wants to make.
19 ) A hero always slays her/his inner demons first!
20)A hero is always curious. He is always learning. But a hero helps train other heroes. Thats why parents are natural hero material!
Now since you know how to be a hero, I am sure you will be one, if not already a hero.
Super tip: Reading this post and sharing it everywhere automatically qualifies you to the hero school!
But now comes a problem. Heroes may be lonely. Guess why? Because they need to find people like themselves to be happy and at their heroic best. That’s why finding your friends and partners with care is important. They will help you in harnessing all your superpowers and may also make it more special.
Secret tips to find your own hero when you are already a hero yourself
1)Someone whom you can’t live without.
2)Someone who makes you laugh.
3)Someone who respects and trusts you.Making you second guess about his activity and intentions are not going to be fun
4)Someone who understands education is the only way to a better world.
5)Preferably someone who doesn’t have substance abuse problems.
6)Someone who understands a No is a No.
7)Someone who has a loving heart and loves you.
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What kind of hero do you like best? Do you want to know more about superpowers and how to develop them? Comment below to let me know.
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I admire how beautifully you have articulated the qualities if a real hero in a very simple manner. How I wish people acknowledge the efforts of the real heroes and stop living in the illusion of reel ones. Great post Doc Amrita ????
Great points, Amrita. I prefer real-life heroes. Easier to emulate! 😉
Most of the heros depicted in movies are hardly role models. There’s no humility, and so much violence. This is a good comprehensive list. Most of the people are real life heroes without even realising they are.
I really liked the simplicity of the article. It is indeed very well articulated and explained. We have so much stereo-typed the word Hero , we should always know that its not just limited to strength but also so many other things. Because of this many real heroes and their work goes unnoticed.
This was a wonderful piece.
We can all be our own heroes. The post is inspiring. 🙂
Really loved the way you have intricately described what being a HERO is actually about.
Chuck the surreal & often stupid depictions of ‘Heroes’ on celluloid which only offer cringe. A well-written post, Amrita!
Thank you Ashvini
Unfortunately most of the real life heroes in our country stay unnoticed while the reel ones are worshipped. A much needed post. Congratulations on successfully completing this challenge.
Thank you Sonia.