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In life, we often come across people whom we admire and even idolise. They may be a teacher who made a great impression on us , they may be a mentor who got us to where we are today, they could just be someone whose life we admire. These are the people who are the subject of our "Hero Worship".
One of the most agonising pains to experience, is that felt when ones hero seemingly falls from grace. When the person goes against the very values that they espoused, we can often experience a very physical pain which can lead us to feel disgusted, loathing ourselves for ever having put our faith into a human being.
However, we need to realise two things : the first is that our hero is also on a journey through life, much as ourselves. They will have ups and downs, and we need to make allowance for their misteps along the way. Secondly, we need to realise that they too, are human. They are bound by human nature to err. Our job, when our hero falls ( for whatever reason ), is to be there to lift them up, to shine the light on the right path and help them get back on their feet. In short, we need to become the saviour ( hero ) of our idol.
When we accept the frailty of the human psyche, only then can we help each other grow to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. So don't give up on your idol, but take heart and give them your hand , not your revulsion. Don't be discouraged in yourself, disappointed that you dared to put your faith in another. Always be ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who stumbles.
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