The Power of Influence.

It seems ever-so-common that the topic of society and where we are, who we are, and perhaps who we should be instead arises in conversation. What is right? What is wrong? Who really knows?

I do know that it is more important to focus on our daily choices and actions rather than what influencers and society think of us. It is out of the realm of possibility that influencers can even see us determine if we have worn the right thing, bought the best item to make us a better person, or seen us transform in the most meaningful ways throughout our lives, especially the teenage years.

Teens today deal with an enormous amount of pressure far beyond those of us teens in the 90s dealt with. I have so much empathy for the experiences they face each day.

My hope is that parents foster the opportunity to hit the pause button and focus on what is within their control, what they are called to fulfilling life, and what they ultimately desire to accomplish. The noise of external voices have a time and a place but really who makes the decisions in your life and must live with them? You! So embrace you and do not let the power of influence of others distract you from the promises awaiting your arrival.