Grace of Role Models

When faced with variation and change, we can always find sustenance, strength and resilience in positive role models. These are figures within our lives that we admire; whose characters motivate and inspire us; and whose lifestyles, actions, response and behaviours are ones we can aspire towards.

At times, our role models may be well-known men and women that possess qualities we strive for, such as compassion, kindness, humility and generosity. At other moments, we may find role models in friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.

These are people who may have shown us resilience, optimism, determination, discipline, humour, adventure, freedom or diplomacy. Qualities that draw merit and inspiration. It is vital that at each stage and chapter we identify positive role models to guide and steer us towards the lives we wish to live, the values we wish to adhere to and the worlds we want to inhabit and protect.

These may shift over time and some may endure throughout a lifetime. We have much to learn and cultivate uniquely and individually, but we can certainly draw on the wisdom, the maturity and the lives of those we admire.

Comparison can be dangerous but when used as a tool to drive us towards a life we look up-to, it can be highly positive and uplifting.

So seek out strong role models amongst your loved ones and amongst figures around you, that map and resonate with your higher values, intentions and aspirations. Draw on their methods, their attitudes and approaches to guide your responses and your behaviours day to day.

Live boldly, live fearlessly and live honestly, with purpose, with defined intentions and with presence.