YOUR HABIT, YOUR CULTURE
-the harmless greetings, the key that unlocks your future, or otherwise the harmful padlock
Transforming a set of actions into a habit requires unwavering determination and persistence. As these actions gain wider acceptance and are adopted by a larger group, they inevitably evolve to encompass beliefs and values, ultimately becoming the unshakable standard, custom, tradition, and culture of a community.
As a parent, guardian, teacher, or child caregiver, one of your most important responsibilities is to instill in your children or wards a set of positive behaviors that will help them become outstanding representatives of your family and school’s culture and values. This task is crucial in the multitasking duties involved in raising and nurturing children and requires a dedicated effort to guide them toward becoming remarkable ambassadors and brands of the community they represent.
As a leader of your home or classroom, you have been entrusted with the important responsibility of shaping and molding the young and impressionable minds under your care. Your ability to effectively carry out this responsibility will have a profound impact on the future of not only your immediate family or school but also on the wider society as a whole. It is a weighty task, but also a privilege and an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those you lead.
Have you ever thought about the power of a simple greeting? It may seem like a small exchange of pleasantries, but it could be the key to unlocking your future. After all, every interaction we have with someone has the potential to shape our paths in life. So, don’t underestimate the impact of a friendly "hello" or a warm smile - it could be the padlock that opens up new opportunities for you
As parents, guardians, teachers, and child caregivers, it’s crucial to teach our children the value of displaying positive attitudes and engaging in polite conversations with everyone they meet, whether they are familiar or not. This practice can help them build strong social skills and foster healthy relationships that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Listen up! Let me tell you about a man who walked into my elder sister’s compound without even bothering to greet her at the gate. This man was looking for her neighbor who left the keys to his apartment and the name of his younger brother who was likely to come looking for him with her. And you know what? After getting to his elder brother’s
apartment without seeing him, the man just walked back past my sister again without so much as a hello. Unbelievable, right?
With no mobile phones available at the time, the man found himself marooned for an entire day after arriving at his elder brother’s compound to check on him. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to leave and was left stranded without any means of communication. It was only after a long and exhausting day that he was finally able to make his way back to my elder sister, under the cover of darkness, to report on his ordeal.
My older sister welcomed him and sat him down to educate him on the importance of greetings and how they could impact his future, even if they seemed harmless. Afterward, she gave him the keys to his brother’s apartment since the young man’s name matched the name that was dropped by his elder brother.
As the young man entered his elder brother’s apartment, he stumbled upon two notes placed on the table. One of the notes was addressed to my elder sister, revealing that his elder brother had left the apartment without informing her of the
exact place he had gone to. The note provided reasons for his sudden departure.
The note was a clear set of instructions for the young man, who had been left in charge of his apartment while he was away. The man had made firm arrangements with the landlord before his departure and had secured a job at a nearby factory for his younger brother.
The note left no room for confusion and detailed the agreement he had made with the landlord, firmly instructing his younger brother on how to handle the apartment while he was gone.
That was how the young man’s accommodation and job problems were solved.
Hey there! After reading all that, I’m curious to know - what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned? Drop your answer in the comment section, below, and let’s start a conversation!
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