* The social sciences have not answered many of the questions about why some people act heroically in certain situations, while other people do not. However, we believe that an important factor that may encourage heroic action is the stimulation of "The Heroic Imagination" -- the capacity to imagine facing physically or socially risky situations, to struggle with the hypothetical problems these situations generate, and to consider one's actions and the consequences (Franco & Zimbardo, 2007). By considering these issues in advance, the individual becomes more prepared to act when and if a moment that calls for heroism arises -- a moment to act when most others are passive. (Matt Landon, et al. Is Lei Feng (雷锋) Still a Modern Hero?: A Consideration of Heroic Action in the Context of Culture )
Be A Hero
Every
year, to mark the anniversary of the March 18, 1937 Texas School
Explosion, Healthy Kids salutes Healthy Schools Heroes who demonstrate
extraordinary responsibility and inspirational leadership to protect
children and teachers from chemical hazards in schools. Read about Healthy Schools Heroes
Feed Your Heroic Imagination
The Heroes Workshop Read the details of the programs offered for grades K-12 and youth groups, including Girl Scouts. http://thejanuscenter.com/heroworkshop/index.htm
Giraffe Heroes Project We're a national nonprofit that since 1984 has been moving people to stick their necks out for the common good and giving them tools to succeed. http://www.giraffe.org
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroes and inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. http://www.barronprize.org/
The My Hero Project Celebrating the best of humanity. http://myhero.com/myhero/
My Hero Project Global Exchange To encourage global story telling that celebrates the best of humanity. http://www.myhero.com/globalexchange/gx2/gx_about.asp The Gift of Fear By Gavin De Becker Learn how to act on the safety signals to protect yourself from violence, abuse and the hazards and threats imposed by others. Although written for potential victims of stalking and violence, it is useful and empowering information for anyone who perceives a threat in a situation that others do not validate.
The world endures solely by virtue of the breath of school
children. (Talmud)
