The ability to inspire

The ability to inspire someone comes naturally to some people because of the character they possess. A person who is always positive only sees the glass as "half-full" and never"half-empty". It is that person who is often the one who holds the position of coach, teacher, mentor or sometimes best friend. Being a person who is inspiring and uplifting always manages to see the good in the midst of turmoil and is much stronger after it as a result. It is something about watching that type of person in action. The person who inspires can be of any age.  I watched my 4 year old grandson inspire his friends while they were taking turns speaking in front of their class last Sunday. He would clap as they were going up to the podium and then clap loudly after they gave a few words. The smiles on the kids faces was enough to know that they approved of their classmates efforts. It made me think to myself how we can begin being inspirational at a very early age and if we continue with the habit of encouraging and inspiring others it will grow for years to come. The ability to inspire will be transferred for many generations.