There is discrimation for many things, and sometimes people who feel they've been dealt a difficult hand have the best excuse for giving in, or doing a mediocre job and not trying harder. Use what is at hand to better yourself. Seek it out. The difference is all in our choice.
"Your destiny is in your hands and don't you forget that. That's what we have to teach all of our children! No excuses! No excuses!"
The emphasis was all on personal responsibility, and it's all very true!
How are we teaching our children that all that they can pursue any noble goal? It won't matter how long it takes them to achieve the end result, but if it's a goal worth aspiring for, then you most certainly CAN work toward it! We must pass on the skills of being diligent and having responsibility. Watch for all the lessons which can be learnt by interacting with others, reading and responding appropriately to all the visual and verbal cues; pay attention!! Seek out GOOD information to feed our minds wholesome food. Help our children to verbalise their feelings so they can keep check on how they process information. Be aware ... and use all that you learn to grow.
I know ... what a huge ask!! Most adults struggle to deal with their daily feelings and thoughts, let alone help a child to process theirs. But, as a parent, it is my responsibility too. Deut 4: 9-10 tells me that! So I pray for the wisdom for me to learn these skills myself, and that I can teach them to my children through words and examples.
You can view Obama's entire speech here:
or read the transcript as prepared for delivery here.
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