Showing posts with label Heroes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heroes. Show all posts

August 31, 2012

True Heroes

The Charles Schulz Philosophy
(This is  marvelous!!  Scroll thru slowly and read carefully
to receive
and enjoy full effect)


The  following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the  creator of the
'Peanuts' comic strip.


You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.

Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.


1. Name  the five wealthiest people in the  world.

2. Name  the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name  the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4  Name  ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name  the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor
and actress.

6. Name  the last decade's worth of

World Series winners.







How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the

best in their fields.

But the applause dies...

Awards tarnish..

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.




Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:


1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and
special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.





Easier?


The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones
with the most credentials, the most money...or the most awards.

They simply are the ones

who care the most.

July 23, 2012

Heroes

Heroes are not always the ones that are recognized in front of the world.  Watch this video to see how one soldier gave his life for his platoon.
http://www.changeathought.com/professionals/military/the-ultimate-sacrifice/

Compassion

"Abraham Lincoln because he was a man filled with great compassion who believed that all men are created free and equal, and was not afraid to stand on that platform. The way Lincoln lived his life has served me well in mine."
Sidney Sheldon

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/compassion.html#2pF91ysp11lCk6AX.99

Courage

July 16, 2012

Becca Levie

         My name is Becca Levie. I was born with five holes in my heart to an abusive drug-addicted mother. When I was eight years old, she abandoned my sisters and me in Mexico. That was thirty years ago. During that time I have come to believe that what you get out of life is completely up to you.

Today I am Mrs. Utah U.S. Continental. I have a wonderful husband, four beautiful children and two successful businesses. I strive to share what I've learned through books and motivational talks. I know that we do not become great by chance—but by choice—and that everyone is born for greatness.
powerinyou.org

June 27, 2012

Good in the World

Perspective

Objective: Tell the students that someone is always watching them and paying attention to how they react to things.  Help them to understand that they are leaders, whether they think of themselves that way or not. 

The following video depicts REAL people, not actors.  Have them pay attention to all the positive behaviors depicted
 http://www.wimp.com/colacameras/

What positive behaviors did you see in the video?
How did the video make you feel?
Which of these behaviors can you incorporate into your own life? 

A Hero Today


             

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Christopher Reeve



Secret Hero

A hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people. A hero to me is someone who saves people and who really deeply cares.
Debi Mazar

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/hero.html#xiEyjRzOzfVGgsJl.99

Please grab a box of tissues and watch the following clip.
http://www.wimp.com/secrethero/
Class discussion:  Why didn't he tell anyone about what he did?
Do you have someone in your life that you should thank for something they did?
Is there one individual who has forever changed your life?

Class Activity:
Write a letter to someone who has made a difference in your life.  Tell them what they did and how it has affected you.