THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
“Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.” — Anonymous
I arrived at my friend’s house in Pennsylvania last night and was delighted to see her again in person as opposed to a Zoom call or online interaction. I had not yet met her daughter and grandchildren but what a treat I had in store for me! After a bit of visiting, these two beautiful little souls came to meet me. Jessa is six and Jacob is four and both are truly delightful! They were bright-eyed and excited to tell me what they had done to welcome me to their home, which was to draw pictures for me! Jessa even made me a fairy princess! When I went to my room, the drawings were there waiting for me. The fairy princess had the words, “Welcome to our home.” Their father is being deployed for the next year and our spiritual family will make sure they are lifted up every day along with their dad and his troop. I spent a couple of hours with both kids today and am so glad that I did. Their innocence and sense of joy were exactly what my soul was craving. Children are like sponges, absorbing the world around them with wide-eyed wonder. They learn by observing, by watching how we speak, act, and respond to life. As we go about our daily routines, it's easy to forget just how powerful our influence is in shaping the future. The truth is, children are great imitators—and that places an extraordinary responsibility in our hands. So, what are we giving them to imitate? In a world that can sometimes feel chaotic and uncertain, our role as role models becomes even more critical. Every word we speak, every action we take, becomes a blueprint for the next generation. What we value, how we treat others, how we handle challenges—these are all silently teaching the children who are watching us, shaping their perspectives and their futures. I noticed that little things that I take for granted were met with wide-eyed exclamations of awe and wonder. As I was voice dictating a message to someone, I was being observed and then the questioning began! What was I doing? Why was I talking to my phone and no one was talking back? I took the time to explain the technology and of course they both wanted to try it. My friend was on the receiving end of that experiment! She didn’t seem to mind the adorable messages they sent to her via their voices!
Dear Angels, the children are our future. How we treat them is how they are going to treat others. It is so important to take the time to first observe ourselves making our way through this thing called life and then see how we can share our knowledge and kindness to the children.
Dear Ones, imagine a child watching your every move. Do they see someone who faces adversity with grace and perseverance, or someone who crumbles under pressure? Do they witness kindness in your interactions with others, or do they hear harsh words and negativity? Children may not always understand the complexities of the adult world, but they certainly understand emotions and energy. They notice how you react when things don’t go your way, how you handle stress, how you express love, and how you give compassion. And more importantly, they internalize these observations. If you want the children of the world to grow up to be kind, compassionate, resilient, and strong, you must first embody those qualities yourselves. You cannot expect them to learn patience if you show them impatience. You cannot ask them to be generous if you model selfishness. You cannot inspire them to dream big if you live in fear or doubt your own potential. One of the greatest gifts you can give children is the example of living with purpose and authenticity. Show them what it means to live a life aligned with love, kindness, and integrity. Let them see you making decisions that reflect your values, standing up for what is right, and treating every person with respect. Teach them the beauty of forgiveness—not just in words, but in your actions. Show them that it’s okay to make mistakes, and that the true measure of a person is how they rise after a fall. Let them witness the power of gratitude, and how it can transform even the hardest of days into moments of grace. When you live from a place of authenticity and purpose, you give children something truly great to imitate. They will see that life is not about perfection but about progress, about learning, and about becoming the best version of themselves. They will learn that love and compassion are the greatest forces in the world, and that their lives can be a light in the lives of others. May you always be mindful of the impact you have on young hearts, and may you rise to the beautiful responsibility of giving them something truly great to imitate.
Dear Angels, thank you. I love you. Namaste y’all.
Today, I promise to be more aware of the potential for my actions to help shape a young one’s view of the world.
Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and a motivational speaker. Teri is the Peace Campaign Coordinator for We, The World and the founder of a nonprofit organization, Angelspeakers Inc., which offers educational workshops and events centered around environmental awareness to include animals and nature, peace advocacy opportunities and ancient wisdom teachings. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace. www.angelspeakers.com
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