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Why Is Hero Worshiping Dangerous?

by ryanbiddulph
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I love being inspired by heroes.

I do not worship heroes though.

Worshiping sends out a "Wow. I could NEVER do that type of stuff, or I could NEVER achieve that!", lack and limitation type energy.

You are special. You were born unlimited and remain unlimited until you accept a contrary idea.

Heroes rock. Become inspired by heroes.

But move away from worship. Move toward hero like-ness

Thoughts?

Ryan
#dangerous #hero #worshiping
  • Profile picture of the author LastingLifeSuccess
    I rather like the idea of hero-likeness. Very good clarification of worship verses source of inspiration.

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  • Profile picture of the author Statcode
    Even heroes, gurus, motivational speakers, etc, themselves don't want to be worshiped.

    I remember at a seminar once, one speaker said, "I'm not here to be your guru - I'm merely here to be your tour guide towards success."

    If someone points towards the moon as a symbol of success, do you worship their finger or hope to land on the moon?

    Worship sounds more like religion or idolatry - mostly out of fear.
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    • Profile picture of the author heavysm
      I don't like that idea of worshiping. Reminds me of all my years of being preached to by a minister in church: the "worship service".

      I love getting inspired though. Huge difference between the two practices. One is almost subservience since the very definition of worship includes adoration of a deity whereas inspiration is the act of being mentally stimulated to do something. I like the one that doesn't include the deity lol

      All kidding aside I do find myself thanking the universe or whatever power there is out there for all the success I've had. It's not a rational thing to do but rather an impulse to say thank you to the intangibles of the world that allow me to be me.
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      • Profile picture of the author Chriswrighto
        Worshipping puts their needs in front of your own.

        There are a few guys here on the forum that have been a 'hero' for me... one guy in particular.

        I respect him, value his advice, and really appreciate everything he has done.

        No doubt I'll be paying that mentorship forward in years to come.

        I think that is where you need to be, when looking up to a 'hero'.

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        When it comes to those who are worshipping... it's almost a way to procrastinate.

        To put off action...

        ...yet still feel as though they are progressing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Cray
    Does worshiping a Holywood stars count? If so, please don't cruxify me! teehee
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    Dropshipping for a living.

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