These Stolen Moments

My favoritest cousin in the whole wide universe helped me with one of my revelations... Something I've known oh, sooooo long ago: We as teachers, big brothers and sisters, parents, and friends have a responsibility to make our students, siblings, children, and friends better than us. I wanted them to play better than me. I said that and one day and as a response I got back something like, 'I'm not going to be better [than you], just more practiced.' (Disclaimer: not a direct quote mind you...it's pretty close and this is to make a point remember that.) That statement had a lotta truth to it, but I also had to think about it just because I hold such a different sentiment. Because I know (and feel) it's my job to help make them better than me. That's what I want!

We should work toward this in every aspect of our lives. The people we hold near and dear to us, challenge them to be better and hold them accountable for their actions. Don't persecute them for their mistakes. We're not trying to make ya feel bad now... We just need to lift one another up as human beings.

There also seems to be an issue with that nowadays. We never want anyone to be better than us at what we do. In reality though, there will always be someone better than us somewhere...we may as well accept that fact and be as good as we are capable of. As long as we put all our hearts into our craft, no one can tell you a damn thing about what you're doing (as long as it's positive, constuctive, and uplifting, of course)! As my friend always says, "If I'm outta line, lemme know!" Am I wrong for that?

As long as we hold this in regard, we'll become better people and more importantly, our children will grow up with so much verve, hunger, and passion to accomplish whatever it is they need to...

I look forward to that world.





I'm playing Stolen Moments by DJ MITSU the BEATS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_IZWu80V4