Heroic Myth

That shadow knows something the man in the daylight might not: heroism isn't a state of being, it's a story we cast. Our minds, much like this clever lighting, have a knack for projecting myth onto the mundane. 

One minute you're in jeans and a cap, the next you're a knight of legend, all thanks to the tales we tell ourselves and each other. It begs the question: are heroes born, or simply well-shadowed individuals in need of a good narrative?

Consider history's highlight reel. Many figures we’ve lauded as heroes weren't inherently more "heroic" at their core than the rest of us. Instead, their actions became the raw material for a compelling myth, a story that resonated and was retold, polished, and amplified.

 The label, much like that dramatic silhouette, is a construct of perspective. The same actions viewed through a different narrative lens might just reveal a very different kind of shadow.

So next time you see someone hailed as a hero, take a closer look at the light source. What story is being illuminated? What myth is taking shape? Perhaps the true art of heroism lies not in the deed itself, but in the enduring power of the narrative it inspires. It’s a reminder that every life, every action, has the potential to cast a long and legendary shadow, depending on who's holding the lamp.