Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Your life is an example. It’s an example of what you’ve learned. It’s an example of what you believe. It’s an example of what you’ve hoped for, what you’ve feared, and how you have thought. It’s an example of what you need. Your life is an example of how you’ve treated other people. It’s an example of how you’ve given to others, a reflection of your intentions both harmful and helpful.
Now that you know that you can set the example, clean it up. Now that you know which examples to follow, get to it. Hone in on what kind of example you wish to be in this world. You can follow the crowd, or you can set the standard in all that you do and say. You can envy those who are doing great things, or you can be the model, the trendsetter, or the thought leader. You can do like everyone else, or your story can be totally unique. It doesn’t have to be how everyone thinks it should be – it can be yours to tell. Your example of goodness, kindness, and uniqueness can be exactly as you wish to model it. Set an example to which others will aspire. When you see a good example, copy it!
Let your life be an example of what you wish to leave behind when you die. Let others aspire to be the kind of example that you have set. When you see bad examples, just take note and learn how not to be. When you see examples of charity, love, openness, and kindness, follow and mimic them. If there is someone in your life that lets you be as you are – they are a good examples, so take note. They don’t try to make you into something you’re not. There are so many good examples in this world. Are you one of them?