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Growing up in a typical African home, I never was a strong headed kid. I was respectful, fearful yes fearful in the sense that i just stayed out of trouble by any means possible. I remember my mom always hitting me with the Nigerian proverb in 
pikin wey no gree hear word go learn am from outside
This was as difficult then as speaking German is to me now. Well its understandable how was I to understand; I was just a child.
But now all grown up I have a much better understanding. In Life we all are teachers Directly or indirectly. You do not have to be the one with the brains and the canes to qualify you as a teacher. You teach everyday.
Notice how you tend to correct an infant on how to wear his slippers? Kids are so fund of making mistakes in putting on their footwear, I also struggled with this as a child for a long time till I got used to it. We in a way teach people on a daily basis. The problem is we do so unconsciously. I remember having to constantly correct my Dad on pronunciations; whenever I learn the pronunciation to a new word in school, when i get home i'll impose it on my folks and siblings and anyone who contradicts what I have learnt is dumb. I vividly remember how my teacher in school used to seem like the smartest person that ever lived.
We must understand that our lives on a daily is a lesson or a blessing to people around you, the question is what lesson is there to learn about you or what blessing would you be remembered for. Notice how you never want to be like the scumbag down the street because mere looking at him he stinks and repulses you. Notice how you always wanted to be like those guys in fancy offices and drive fancy cars because in our mind they were successful people. Your life sends a message. Make sure it's a positive one.
I tend to always tell people that you'd be surprised how many people watch and emulate you. You'd be surprised how many people admire you and how many do not want to be like you.
Be that person people want to emulate, be an inspiration to others. Because in this life we all are teachers one way or the other. What can be learnt from you? Or who has been blessed through you?
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