There are
times when it seems like the whole world is hard and unkind. The people you pass on the street frown and
look like they will bite your head off if you so much as whisper a "Good
Morning". The news is full of
stories of all the mean and nasty things people do to each other. No one has a kind word about anything or
anyone. Is there no hope left in the
world?
Now enters the Super Hero. The one who smiles at everyone with that
nuclear smile that melts the hardest heart.
This hero has the superpower to
say and do the kindest things with the ease of the preverbal hot knife in
butter. While the people around them are
mumbling, they - the Super Heroes - are
humming a happy tune and ready to win the day for goodness.
Okay. I admit I have gone a bit extreme here. However, there are times in this sad world
that the person who is positive, kind and happy seems like a long-awaited superhero. Here is the best part. Ready for this? Are you sitting down? You, my friend, are that hero! Yes,
you.
“The is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.”
– Han Suyin
(1917-2012)
Author
A positive mindset and a happy heart is nothing more than a choice we make every
day. They are not gifts from on high or
things we must study for and earn our "Hero" degree. You just choose to be positive and to be kind
to others. In fact, when you act kind
and happy toward others it really builds on itself and you become stronger and
stronger with each passing person.
In the Scout Law, we see that a
Scout is both kind and cheerful. That is not there just to keep the boys from
fighting each other. Remember that the Scouting program is designed to help
young people grow into better and successful adults. These principles are not
there for the time they are Scouts. These are principles for life. That is why
we can say, once a Scout, always a Scout.
Think of Scouting as your hero
education. You learn how to be your best, love God, have good manners, discover
the unknown and change the world. You even get a hero’s uniform to do it in.
The world needs as many heroes
as it can get. It seems like things and
going down the toilet but the truth is there are many, many people who are
happy, kind and do wonderful things for humanity. Be that hero and make a difference in the
lives of every person you encounter. As
the 19th century English critic, William Hazlitt said, "A gentle word, a
kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish
miracles." Be one who accomplishes
miracles.
You
matter! You matter to the world and to
yourself. Remember to be your best, love
God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.
Scouting Out of Uniform
is a personal blog based on the lessons learned from Scouting that relate to
personal development and success principles and is not an official site of The
Boy Scouts of America. John Patrick Hickey does not represent or speak for the
Scouting program; however, he does completely support and encourages Scouting
for both young and old. John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, Personal
Development Coach and proud Scouter. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or
to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or
group, visit our website at www.johnpatrickhickey.com. © 2018 John Patrick Hickey
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