Everyone is a hero in their own story
“Everyone is a hero in his or her own story" forms a powerful lens to view the layers of human nature. Put at its simplest, it means that each individual, whether following good or bad intentions or not, thinks of him or herself as the hero of his or her story. This creates an interesting question: do bad people know they are bad? Or perhaps they justify their behaviors, allowing them to stay on the right track?
Do Bad People Know They Are Bad?
It is an age-old question: how do those who lie, cheat, or even injure others go through life free from guilt? Do they feel the immorality of their actions, or are they unaware? The answer often lies in how we, as humans, navigate our inner world.
Many who harm other people do not consider themselves villains. Instead, they make excuses, stories that permit them to go on with their choices. For them, all things are a result of either circumstance or a necessity-even a grander cause they believe they are working for. They may perceive that nobody understands them or they are victims of an unfair system. In fact, history has shown us that some of the most destructive people are those who, in the end, believe they are right.
