Of course, we know there are good role models and bad role models, and we all want to be a good role model. However, we do not want to be an exact imitation of that role model person, as we know God has made all of us as different individuals each with different qualities and uniqueness. We do want to adopt a role model's values, virtues, and ethics.
There is one girl named Roselle Ambubuyog who, despite her blindness, graduated summa cum laude at the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) and is now pursuing her master's degree in Applied Math at the University of the Philippines Diliman while holding a part-time job in Freedom Scientific Line, Florida firm. She once said: “After I graduated, nobody would remember my name. What they would remember, though, was that a blind student graduated from Ateneo. I could open doors for others like me.”
Another girl named Patricia Evangelista burst into the limelight by winning the 2004 International Public Speaking Competition in London. She delivered her speech about “ Borderless World.” ( http://www.filipinasoul.com/a-borderless-world/ )She bested 59 other contestants from all over the world. She may not be a grand champion of any teen talent search but she is very much a star in her own right. Today she is a refreshing example of youthful vibrancy and idealism, and a model for other young people to follow.
The persons mentioned are just two of the many potential models around whose attitudes, ethics and principles in life are worthy of emulation. They are our guide in facing life’s challenges and successes. Their positive outlook in life would surely inspire all of us to persevere in whatever things we do at present time.
Surely, God would be very glad to know if we keep on honing our talents and using these to help improve and change people’s lives.
How can you start becoming a role model today?
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