Wow, what a simple yet deep topic this is... To no beat around the bush, I think it's best to first discuss who and what a role model is... To me, a role model is someone whose character, actions, and overall way of life inspire someone/others. And we really need to understand that being a role model isn't just about getting accolades, receiving thanks, admirations, and gifts, but more about living a life worthy of emulation. It means you have to be honest, transparent, responsible, and accountable and always know that someone somewhere is looking up to you or learning from you. So, you can't just talk anyhow, you can't act anyhow, you can't treat people anyhow, and you can't just do anything anywhere because either you're aware or not, people are looking.
And to some extent, I know I have certain qualities that people really appreciate, ones that are worthy of emulation. I've seen people appreciate, like, and admire certain things about me. I'm the type who's always considerate, polite, respectful, friendly, jovial, calm, slow to anger, always lending a listening ear, encouraging others, and a lot more. Even though I'm happy about all of those and seeing people talk about it, I feel they aren't enough to make me qualified to be a role model to anyone. To be honest with you, if anyone should approach me and talk about me being their role model, I would definitely appreciate them fr even giving it a thought and concluding that I'm the right/best person to approach, but I wouldn't give them an answer instantly. Not because I have nothing to offer, but because a lot is attached to that position.
I know it is not really about age, but age needs to be considered too, but for me, I'm just growing, I'm still learning, I'm not a saint, and I'm not perfect... I still make mistakes too, and even I am still figuring out my life while trying to give answers and solutions to my own questions and problems, so for someone like that, how do I handle you? How do I handle things? What would I tell you when you ask me a question? What would I do to guide you too when I am still figuring things out myself?
And thinking more about it now, honestly, it isn't an easy role. You have to live by example, you must practice what you preach, you must do what you say, you must be full of wisdom, and you must be understanding and know that your life and influence can affect someone else's own. So, why would anyone follow me now that even I am still finding my own path? And don't misunderstand me; I'm not saying I need to be perfect or anyone needs to be perfect before you can be a role model or influence someone. Of course, no one is perfect, and even people that we look up to as well as call role models have their own struggles too, but then, certain things still need to reflect well in you.
I can't even say I'm not a role model to anyone; perhaps I'm already one to someone, and I don't even know. But as far as I know, I'm not ready to accept that responsibility, as I'm not ready for it. Let me keep growing and continue to learn for now; maybe someday I might knowingly become one, or better still, just remain me while some anonymous follower would walk in my path, take after me, and end up well, or just study my path and find meaning in there.
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