Most of us don’t think we could possible be a role
model for another, yet in truth, we are
continually being observed and critiqued, admired or condemned. I recently had my teen-age niece
visiting with me for a week. She
was continually observing me, my actions and listening to my words. She was filled with curiosity and she
looked to me for inspiration, guidance, love and support. As I became more aware of how she was
mirroring my ways, and me I realized that I needed to exhibit certain character
traits that would contribute to her personal growth and development. For after all, I want her to live her
life in a wholesome and solid way as she grows and matures into a beautiful and
talented woman. Below are some
traits that I was envisioning:
1. Discipline in her life
2. Desire for knowledge and
learning
3. Dedication to pursuing
her ideals and having the courage to persevere
Observing and paying attention to how others have
succeeded in life can be the catalyst that motivates you or those you love.
PRACTICE the 3 “D’s” in your life and become a role model to be
admired and respected.
It is easy to say that we are all products of our environments
and experiences—but that doesn’t stop us from moving outside the box that we
created and society has drawn for us in order to find the right role model who
will inspire us to expand our minds and belief’s as well as motivate us to
reach even higher.
Isn’t it time to enrich your life, view different
perspectives and make wise decisions based on your knowledge and learning. You can achieve whatever it is that you
can perceive. Seek to be a role
model to others and at the same time look for someone who can up-lift you and
your life.
“I have to tell you, I’m proudest of my life off the
court. There will always be great
basketball players who bounce that little round b all, but my proudest moments
are affecting people’s lives, effecting change, being a role model in the
community”.-- Magic Johnson
“We need to teach the next generation of children from
day one that they are responsible for their lives.”—Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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