“If you have not found the inspiration that you’re looking for, why don’t you try to be an inspiration to others first?”
Hey guys! It’s me again, your virtual angel – Jessica. Wait, I hope it doesn’t make me weird saying that. LOL. It’s just that I feel like someone out there could use a smile, a friend, or an angel, and I volunteer myself!
“If you have not found the inspiration that you’re looking for, why don’t you try to be an inspiration to others first?”
That line above serves as my daily mantra, a reminder of how blessed I am to be able to inspire others with what I do, or write. But, why I am saying this?
Well, a few weeks ago, I asked my class to draw a picture of what they want to become in the future. Of course, there were drawings of doctors, policemen, pilots, teachers, etc. But this one kid in my class came up to me with a drawing of her beautiful family – her mother, father, older brother and herself smiling brightly while holding hands. It was really pretty for a 5-year old’s drawing. Her brother has Down syndrome, but it did not show in her drawing. She told me that when she grows up, she’ll work really hard so she could take her brother to a tour around the world and told me that her parents would be really happy if that happened.
Can you imagine how amazed I was after hearing that kind of statement from a little kid? I mean, how can she think of that at such a young age? When I was 5, I only thought about going to Disneyland and meeting my favourite cartoon characters. And I never thought that a 5-year old kid would be able to inspire me.
She made me realize that I am not JUST a teacher. I am a teacher and whatever I do or say can change the lives of my dear students. I am an inspiration to not just the kids in my class, but to a lot of people, as well. Just thinking about that makes me feel energized!
Isn’t it nice to know that you can be an inspiration to others, too?
How about you, my dear readers? Do you have an inspiring story that you would like to share? Feel free to write them in the comments section, and who knows? You might be inspiring hundreds of people out there!
Have a great day, guys! Till next time!
Peace and love!
xoxo,
Jessica
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