I was just recently talking to a good friend of mine about how it appears lately that shady characters with dubious credentials appear to be popping up all over the place doing dirty deals and scheming and scamming all in the name of making a fast buck.
As I see this happening, it’s caused me to reflect on the fact that even though I grew up in a family that was surrounded by scarcity and struggle, my parents never once compromised their integrity in an attempt to gain abundance. It wasn’t because they didn’t have the opportunities to engage in such behavior. It was because they stood on a set of principles that were not only expressed in the “good book”, but was walked-out and lived-out in the actions of their daily activities.
A Great parent is not the one who compromises their integrity and good name to provide their kids with “loot” and “things”, a Great parent is the one who stands firm on solid principles, morals and ethics and gives their kids “roots” and “wings”.
Yes my friends, our kids won’t always be kids. They eventually grow up and will formulate an opinion about us and who we were and what we modeled to them in their lives and formative years.
So what opinion are your kids forming about you? What actions are you modeling to them on your daily basis? What blueprint are you etching into their mental psyche about how to deal with life’s troubles and struggles? Hmmm…
Roots & Wings or Loot & Things?
Love & Kindness or Complaints & Whininess?
Honor & Grace or Disrespect & Distaste?
To follow Passion & Dreams or To Connive & Scheme?
To look out for your fellowman or To create a selfish, greedy plan?
Yes your actions or inactions are indeed paramount in not just your own life, but even more-so in the lives of those who look-up to you for guidance and direction. So pay close attention to those things you do because other eyes are looking at you. May they catch you trying to honorably Make it GREAT!
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