Some days it is a heroic act just to refuse the paralysis of fear and straighten up and step into another day.
The simple act of caring is heroic.
Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.
In 1969, at the age of 19, I was lucky enough to work with George C. Scott in the definitive portrayal of his career over a period of many months and several countries on the definitive film version of Patton's WWII career.
Fear is the only true enemy, born of ignorance and the parent of anger and hate.
On a level of simple personal survival, understanding and forgiveness are crucial... whether in an intimate personal relationship or on a global level.