The Power of Watching the Wise (Dad 🧓🏻)

As I grow older, I reflect more on the people who have shaped me—those whose wisdom and actions serve as a quiet guide for how I want to live my life. For me, it’s deeply personal. My grandfather and my dad are the ones I observe, the ones whose examples I strive to follow. And the older I get, the more I see how much they’ve taught me—not through words alone, but through how they’ve lived.

It’s not about perfection because no one is perfect. It’s about the values they embody: their integrity, their resilience, their capacity for kindness and strength, even in the face of challenges. Watching them has been like having a compass guiding me through life’s uncertainties. Their choices, principles, and quiet wisdom have all left a mark, shaping the person I want to be.

What strikes me most now is how much of their influence I didn’t fully grasp when I was younger. But with time, the lessons have become more apparent. They treated people, showed up for their responsibilities, and carried themselves with dignity no matter what life threw their way. These are not grand gestures but the steady, consistent acts that define character.

The beauty of having role models like them is that their example remains even when they’re not present. When I face a decision or feel uncertain, I often ask: What would they do? How would they handle this? Their influence is like a quiet voice reminding me to choose what is right, act purposefully, and hold myself to a higher standard.

And that’s the kind of person I want to be—not just for myself, but for others who might be watching me, just as I’ve watched my dad and grandfather. To live in a way that inspires others—not by preaching, but by doing. That’s the legacy I hope to carry forward. Their lives have been the foundation for mine, and as I continue to grow, I hold their example close, knowing that it’s one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received.