A few days ago i looked at one of our doctors and said to my brother, "He's my hero!" and i meant it in all essence of the word. Forget superman and batman, doctors are our most prominent heroes. They are the ones we turn to and rely on completely. Their words become almost holy to us. We ask their opinion and advice before making the slightest turn. And when they dispense that advice, we follow it to the letter.
Having that one specific doctor that you trust with your life is irreplaceable. Having him stand right there is security. Listening to his orders is trust.
It is at these times that we realize what a true hero is. He is not a fantastical character that dresses up in bright spandex. He does not make a dash and appear out of nowhere when you press a button, for sometimes you have to call several times while he's asleep or in surgery or something until you get a call back.
His superpowers include instant comforting. You become more open to everything, less hesitant, and uplifted when he's around. Just by being him, he makes you be more, want more, and do more. You want to get better to please him. You want his opinions to be correct. And you would not move an inch without his blessing. When he visits he is a doctor and a friend and a hero all in one. His visits become a treat. You anticipate them and make use of every single minute. When he leaves you don't want him to go.
Trust then becomes the most important characteristic of heroism. For that is a hero: someone who you can throw yourself at and blindly know you'll be taken care of. Someone who you trust more than you trust yourself.
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