Ever so often, we hear the saying, “We will reap what we sow.” I used to understand this to mean that I will reap later what I sow now — and while that’s true, what’s even more profound is this: our children and their children will also reap what we sow.
If we truly conceive love for our children and grandchildren, we will think twice about the decisions we make today. As a facilitator and teacher, I’m deeply aware that the effort I put in now can shape not just my students, but future generations — even my own grandchildren.
That’s why I prepare to deliver every lesson as if my life depends on it. I assess with integrity and fairness, fully aware that the values I uphold now could influence a generation I may never meet. I don’t give students a "bly" just to boost pass rates, avoid uncomfortable conversations, or out of frustration. I know that my choices today contribute to a legacy — one that could either build or break the character and quality of those to come.
Like everything else in life, character and quality depreciate if they aren’t consistently maintained. So I challenge all of us — regardless of our profession, and especially as parents — to remember that our influence stretches beyond our lifetime. The impact we leave behind will depend on what we put in today.
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