But he leaves after a hearty conversation with a smile and feeling upbeat. The interaction between people is a very powerful tool. Just a little word to a person at the right time can make a world of difference. We don't want to feel alone. We forget sometimes that our words have incredible meaning to people that we meet, and vice-versa.
Words can heal, and words can hurt.
Heroes are not only people who do heroic things on a grand scale, but they are also people who can help people with just one word. Each one of us everyday can be a hero to somebody. I think in some strange way we've been led to believe that unless we stand out in society we don't count. Well, they're wrong. Heroes live on every street, in every town, in every neck of the woods.