Are you living the example you want to set for the next generation?

Whether you are a parent or not this is an important question for us all. We all know the famous saying, "Do as I say not as I do". Also, we know that this saying does not work! We know from our own childhood and from watching the children around us that children are watching and listening to everything happening around them. They are learning their values and their role in society with every experience.

As we move through life I encourage you to think about the impact of your life. What values are you exemplifying? Would you hope that your children would follow in your footsteps? We all with have missteps along the way and that is okay too! In this we are showing our children that we are human and with that comes moments of fallibility and opportunity for growth. This is no easy task we are challenged with and we may need to remind ourselves of daily of what truly matters to us.

So the next time we are neglecting our health or holding back our passions let's ask ourselves, "Would I want this for my children?"

I'd like to pass on the following advice to my children and all children:

*Make your physical/mental/spiritual health and wellbeing a priority.

*Be present in the moment ... don't let the worries of the past or future get in the way of enjoying each present moment.

*Follow your heart not expectations ... defy expectations that conflict with the passion inside you!

*Do what brings you joy, wear what makes you smile and ignore the judgements from the outside.

What example do you want to pass on??