I struggle everyday to be the example of the achiever and the role model that I want my son to model his life afterwards. The thoughts, ideas and suggestions of being “less than” that I and others are bombarded with each day can wear you down if you allow it. I remind myself that I have to walk be faith and not by sight, remain encouraged and optimistic throughout the lowest valley of your life experiences. I remind myself that it’s not about me, but who will come after me. I have to be the leader that I want to follow.
I hug and kiss my son before I leave each day and when I return for multiple reasons. Because it’s not about me, but about who comes after me. It doesn’t matter how frustrated I am with my job, who or how much I owe, who may disagree with me or what I don’t know how to do. What matters is the example that I offer to those around me. By reminding myself to stay encourage and to be optimistic in spite of the circumstances.
This is more for me, but if you can get something out of this then I guess I have done my job for today.
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