Moreau integration 4 4/28/22 A guide to becoming a hero and being successful Ever since I can remember I have always wanted to be a hero. Wearing my suit, I would fly across the city helping and aiding clothes with my super powers. The people would love me as I could make great friends and connections. Growing up, I quickly realized that obtaining these powers is impossible, but the acts of a hero are still attainable. There are various examples of this including father Hesburgh. Same as father Hesburgh, I have had the virtue to have had a great life, however I don’t let this get to me as I always try to make time to help others. “You are a very attractive man and have a great sense of humor [...] I wonder if being single is not often a distraction by the women you may get who may generally admire you as a person?”. (“Hesburgh”- Moreau FYE Week 2). Father Ted always made time to others and this was a direct correlation to his success. This is one of the aspects of being a hero, making time for others and not caring as much about yourself. In order to network with others, especially these days, you should always try to let go of your devices and put yourself out there. Put another way, the ability to gather information, which used to be so crucial, is now far less important than the ability to sift through it.” (“Why we need to slow down our lives”- Moreau FYE Week 1). Cell phones disconnect us to the outside world, and limiting our interactions with others decreases our chances to live a good life. Heroes also search for the happiness of others. In order for a person to be happy or do something which makes them feel good, everyone should also be asking themselves various questions. ”Is it a source of joy? Is this something that taps into your talents and gifts- engages all of your abilities- and uses them in the fullest way possible?”. (Moreau FYE Week 3). By implementing this happiness upon ters, you open doors to create relationships with them, and eventually you will have a community which will bestow the same happiness they give you. Heroes also take into account the situations they are in, and they do everything in their power to set themselves up for the best outcome. They train their abilities and do what is necessary to get the best version out of themselves. This way their success will bring them happiness and a better life. (Week 4). I have done everything I can to set myself up for the future as I have done everything I can to get good grades and I am attending one of the best schools in the world in Notre Dame. Heroes also have to take into account their flaws and recognize them so they can improve upon them. This way they wil not fail again and live a better life. In week 5 we were asked to talk to someone about our flaws and strengths. I was told that I was too competitive and sometimes I take things too seriously. Building myself on these flaws and making myself a better person will make me more successful. In order to become a hero, you must know what you lack, and know your limits in case there is anything that doesn't go your way. By getting to know yourself better you are able to move on and be successful. You have to also recognize how your emotions work and what is good for you. In the article The right way to be introspective by Tasha Eurich, talks about the relationship with finding yourself and success. “Similar studies have shown that people high in insight feel more in control of their lives, show more dramatic personal growth, enjoy better relationships and feel calmer and more content.” Week 6. Heroes also do not discriminate as they try to be a part of a large community. “Sometimes we strike the high moral distance of judgment - moving our protective jurisdictions far from each other. This is also, largely, the problem in the groupthink of gangs.” week 7 Heroes do not belong in gangs as they will include everyone. Being from Puerto Rico, I have been a part of a community which has been exposed to many different races and cultures. “We prize the uniqueness of all persons as God’s creatures. We welcome all people, regardless of color, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, and nationality, for example, precisely because of Christ’s calling to treat others as we desire to be treated.”. Week 10. Heroes belong to everyone, they should never limit themselves to saving only some people, as they should work for all of society. No matter the socioeconomic status, race, religion, culture, all these factors should not matter when helping others in something you are good at. “Solidarity with the poor means not to try to be the voice of the voiceless,” he said at the workshop. “This is NOT the goal. The goal should be that those who have no voice today will have a voice and will be heard.” Solidarity is about our relationship with the other, and through the practice of accompaniment we make it real and move it forward. “ . In Week 9 of Moreau, we discussed how a hero is supposed to also help those without a voice. There are many people who are helping other which don’t attend these people when only a helping hand from at least one day can make their lives just a little bit easier. Heroes also prevent themselves from being in an eco chamber as they are open to all opinions. In Week 11 of Moreu we discussed that “I think that's right. Some people probably would agree that, yeah, you know, being on Twitter all the time or sharing a meme about some silly news story is entertainment. But the feelings that they bring to politics are much deeper. They care, and they feel hurt that politics isn't going the way they want it. And they feel joy when politics does go the way they want it.” By being open to all people and opinions, you will live a good life in peace, as you will gain knowledge in all areas in order to be familiar with everything and be able to form many intellectual thoughts. This way you can appeal to all kinds of people when you initiate a conversation. Heroes also try to get along with anyone. Typically in movies you can see them demonstrate hatred towards one person, the villain, but in real life mostly they work for the common good of everyone. “I am convinced that men hate each other because they fear each other. They fear each other because they don’t know each other, and they don’t know each other because they don’t communicate with each other, and they don’t communicate with each other because they are separated from each other.” Week 12. Having courage is a big part of living a good life, as you are in peace with yourself and the rest of the world. I believe I posses all these qualities of living a good life and to be a hero, but I have to find the profession which could fit these characteristics. In week 13, we wrote about our vision for the future, and I saw myself being and orthopedic surgeon. Even though I most probably won’t be saving lives, I will be helping people to recover from injuries and help them reach their physical peak once again. At the end, a person’s smile is all that payoff. With this in mind, these characteristics are all a hero needs to be successful. Not only will they allow you to be a hero, but also to live a good life. Spending time not only focusing on what makes you a better person, but at helping others as well is what will bring you countless benefits for the rest of your life. I might not be a hero wearing a fancy iron man suit flying through a city, but I might be one using my stethoscope and lab coat, and with helping countless people I will indeed live a good life.