Editorial
Modeling (I) – The Eaglesforesight
A very crucial part if our life counts is modeling. We must have people who are our models and we too must be a model for others.
“Whether we realize it or not, each of us has role models. We model our behavior, words and actions on particular individuals. Most people don’t choose their role models on purpose. Instead, they simply imitate the people they spend most of their time with. To be successful in life, you must choose your role models carefully.” Cyrus
A model is a person whose behavior, examples and lifestyle can be imitated. Modeling is learning by copying, imitating, imitating someone else. A model is someone who has gone where we intend to go and done what we are trying to do. Models are patterns, examples and guidelines.
Modeling is not cloning, but duplicating the model’s systems, structures, protocols, procedures, character and competence in a way that enhances our own uniqueness and style to become more effective.
Our first model is God. We are commanded to follow and imitate Him.
“Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example]like beloved children [imitate their father].” Ephesians 5:1 AMP.
Modeling brings a lot of things to the table.
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Modeling gives us patterns to follow (so we don’t have to reinvent the wheel). It eliminates guesswork – we have procedures, guidelines and instructions to follow. We don’t have to operate in the dark. Modeling sheds light on our path.
“Follow your example to me [follow my example], as I imitate and follow Christ (the Messiah).” 1 Cor 11:1 AMP.
Modeling also helps us discover paths to walk on (so that our journey is smooth, stress-free, and free of “missing roads”). You know the boundaries to walk in. From the model’s life, we see the mistakes he made and we can navigate our way to avoid repeating those mistakes. Only a fool repeats the mistakes of another.
Embracing modeling opens us up to possibilities (through the model’s example, experience, and exposure, we are challenged not just to do what they’ve done, but to exceed it). You know that certain achievements are possible and achievable because of your relationship with a model.
“The idea of possibility, the idea of being able to live out my dreams in public, hopefully will show other people that it’s possible.” Laverne Cox
“But a role model in the flesh gives more than inspiration, his or her existence is an affirmation of possibilities that one can have every reason to doubt and say, ‘Yes, someone like me can do this’. Sonia Sotomayor
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