25 Days - Calling All Role Models

 What is a role model?  A role model according to en.wiktionary.org is a person who serves as an example, whose behavior is emulated by others.  Do you have a role model? Do you think you would make a good role model?  I have had a few role models in my life; my Dad.  One of the strongest, most stable men I know.  He is rock solid in his faith and remains calm in just about any situation.  Pastor Arnie Coones, a man that truely believed in what he taught.  His teaching about the occults and how the effects of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll impact the average teenager were built in faith, and taught with some of the most passionate emotions I have ever seen or felt.  My aunt, who was a part of my early life as a child.  She encouraged my love of books and reading, always had a thought that would teach you a fact or bring knowledge to you in a way you would understand.  Her life as a principal in the Toronto School Board always envoked the emotion even being so young that women could be anything they wanted.  She was a woman with education, class, and charm that I always considered a great role model.  There are definitely more people in my life that I could mention but I don't have enough time.  Do I think I can be a role model?  For sure.  I most certainly don't hold myself higher than anyone else but I believe that the people that know me or are following this blog can empathize, understand and gain knowledge that could help better themselves  in the future by walking through my journey with me.  A person that we look at that envokes or stirs an emotion within us that makes us want to be like them or act like them is a role model.  Now how we handle the knowledge or tips that our role model shares with us will determine our identity.  Www.dictionary.reference.com states identy as the state or fact of remaining the same one or ones, as under varying aspects or conditions.  The qualities that I have that benefit my life and would help benefit others I believe I have been derived from each of the people in my life that acted as my role models.  I was so encouraged to get a personal message from someone that has read my blog that said I had "given her lots to think about".  If I could give a gift to everyone then it would be that.....encourage thought, questions and a pursuit of knowledge that would best help you and your situation.  People have asked me what made me decide to write a blog.  At first I wanted to write a blog because I was upset about the negativity that was being thrown my way, then I thought it was a fantastic way to update everyone at the same time, and now I am delighted to say it's because I am ready to be a role model.  I can only hope that I could help but one person with their weight journey, but if I am able to help more then I would be so happy with my journey.  I have always said that the journey I am on is going to be difficult but well worth it.....and to know I am helping someone else with their journey, would make my journey that much more incredible.  Are there more role models out there?  Yes, be empowered...believe in yourself and believe in the people around you as they sometimes supply the best knowledge and training in our lives!


Steph