Heroes Aren't Hard To Find

Goals in life seem to change throughout the years.  I think I used to maintain that the goals of youth are tied to ruling the world.  As you get older, you want to change the world.  In later years, you wonder what in the world is going on.   I believe I've reached phase two.  A few years ago, my goals used to revolve around my career and job.  These days my goal in life is to save the world one kid at a time.  It sounds corny, but it's something that really resonates with me these days. 

I've been volunteering as a mentor and advocate for many years now, and there are times that you wonder if you really are making a difference.  It's all about the little moments throughout the years that mean a lot. A few years ago, one of the parents wrote me a nice note when her son graduated from high school, and credited my time with her son as the reason that he did so well in school.  Recently, one of the kids told me that I was his best friend, and that he needs me to continue to help him with school.  Moments like these remind me that mentoring is a big responsibility.  It also reminds me why I continue.

Heroes aren't hard to find.  Sometimes all you have to do is look in the mirror.  It doesn't take a lot of time or money.  It just takes the willingness to help someone.

See ya.