Everyday Role Models

I am part of an online writing group that has weekly writing themes, last week the theme was “role models”. As I was contemplating the theme, I thought about the roles models in my life, my parents, a couple of special aunts, teachers, my older brother and others in my life, friends, acquaintances, and inspiring people that crossed my path as part of my everyday life and what did I learn from these “role models”, the traits, characteristics they all have in common. They didn’t look for the spotlight, just went about their everyday lives, modeling with actions and words how to navigate life’s journey. My writing became a reflection on the “everyday” role models that quietly move through life, just being their best self, and as silent observers we watch and learn….we all know them!

Everyday Role Models

Role models found in everyday people

Quietly moving through life

Teaching by how they live

Words often silent as

Actions speak

When spoken, words come softly

Planting seeds of patience, courage, hope

Silent observers watching

As everyday models

Rise from challenges

Steady themselves

Take breath before actions

Listen before advising

Pause before panic

Touch with kindness

Gently share wisdom, advice

Role models found in everyday life

Passing quietly through our lives

Leaving footprints as they pass

Lessons remain quietly in our heart & soul

Guiding us on our path

To pause, breathe before panic

To be gentle, be kind, to listen

To show compassion & care

Letting actions and words

Sharing wisdom, compassion, patience

For others to see

Everyday role models