Sunday, October 27, 2013

The Silent Hero

Trial Island Lighthouse - Trial Island, BC
Gillian Cornwall, c. 2013

As those of you who read my work or keep my company know, I'm not exactly the kind who keeps her cards close to her chest. If you want to know something about what is going on for me, I'll generally tell you. At times, if you don't want to know, I'm compelled to tell you anyway...

On the flip-side of this equation, there are those who are less forthcoming, those who tend to walk their paths quietly, regardless of how great or poorly things are going for them. Today, I look to those of you who choose the quiet path.

I have people in my life like this. There is one person in particular who meets her commitments as a priority, who fights the good fight everyday no matter how hard it gets. If she said she would, she does. If she is given a responsibility, she meets it, whether or not it makes her unpopular with others who may not understand the circumstances. 

At times, she has suffered greatly but gets up every morning, stepping into life without complaint. She is tough, kind, caring, strong and willing. She is self-aware and a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and partner. 

She is the Silent Hero. Do you know one?

Today, I salute my silent hero and all of the silent heroes who get up everyday and do what they do without asking to be noticed and without asking for gratitude. They do what they do because of who they are and because it needs doing. 

You teach me through your silent splendour and I am grateful.

-Gillian Cornwall, c. October 27, 2013


The Cobble Beach at Parry Bay - Metchosin BC
Gillian Cornwall, c. 2013

7 comments:

Hotel_Goddess said...

so true! lovely post ~

Gillian said...

Thank you! I really appreciate you reading and taking the time to comment! :)

irishminx said...

Well written Gillian. Thank you for sharing. xox

irishminx said...

Well written Gillian. Thank you for sharing. xox

Gillian said...

Thank you very much dear Trich. It means the world that you took the time to read and make a comment! I hope all is well for you and that you are enjoying a beautiful autumn.

Meesh said...

Love it. Especially the line: At times, if you don't want to know, I'm compelled to tell you anyway...

I know it well, being much like you! I laughed out loud :)

xoxox

Gillian said...

Haha! Michele. You are awesome. It's true. I believe we are quite similar in this regard!
Thanks for reading, dear friend!