What role(s) do you play? What role is most important? How do you play your role(s)? Do you know when your role is needed most? Have you forgotten about certain roles?
I ask these questions because sometimes I don’t think people realize what it is to be a role model for many different situations, many different causes and for many different people. I hope this stirs in you to start focusing more on the answers. Most people can be quick to say I’m an employee or business owner, a wife or husband, and mother or father. But do you realize that those are all basic roles those most people have regardless? Do you realize that you are so much more than that? Do you realize that people look up to you or reach out to you outside of those roles? Before you start thinking more on what roles you play, let me tell you what roles I play. I am a wife, a mother, a child of god, an employee, a taxpayer, a daughter, a sister, an Aunt, a niece, a cousin, a best friend, a friend, an associate, a responsible citizen, a beautiful woman, a role model, an enemy to some. I think there are many other minor roles, but I think I’ve gotten my point across. Many don’t realize that you’ve got to extend beyond your normal box and make sure you realize your roles in the other areas. Outside of making sure you’re not neglecting your other roles, many may think well yeah I know that I this and I’m that, but the question is are you fulfilling those roles? If you say you’re a sister are you really doing your sisterly duties? Are you calling him or her up and reminding them you love them? You say you’re a Aunt, but are your really making sure you’re setting an example for your nieces or nephews? Or are they just another one of those kids that your sister had? You say you’re a wife, but are you always complaining about doing this and doing that and you don’t have time or this or time for that? Some say they are best friends or friends, but are you showing your friends how much you appreciate them regardless of what you expect from them? Are you expectations set to high? Do you want something from a friend that you’re not willing to give? Take a deep look into your roles and start to realize just how important you are to yourself, your family, and many others that are an active part of your life. Start fulfilling those roles to the fullest, don’t just give a little piece, give what you would expect to receive in that role. I hope that I have motivated you to answers these questions and get moving on taking responsibilities for your roles. Live your dream, do what it takes to get there!
