Admiration is an emotion that ties us closely to the qualities and the actions of other people. It is not merely about observing the talents or success of a person, but it is also about realizing qualities that make us develop and become ourselves, being better. I have discovered over the years that some of the behaviors and qualities of individuals attract my attention as well as create an impact lasting impression on me. These virtues originate in altruistic gestures of goodwill to determination, which are some of the rare qualities that bring admiration and can be the silent mentor towards personal development.
The Art of Finding Little Places to Show Some Love
Act of kindness is another very simple act that I have observed in people and it is quite motivational. In a society that has witnessed much people are self-centered and have their own ambitions to achieve, it is really commendable to see an individual pause to assist others without any form of recognition. I recall the time I had been at a local community center as part of a school outreach program. There I encountered a young volunteer called Aisha who was spending hours teaching children basic skills of literacy. She was not supposed to be there, and she was not receiving any payment but yet she did it. Her patience and sincerity in the development of the kids impressed me.
The actions of Aisha made me realize that inspiring behavior can be of small packages. It does not necessarily have to be the big gestures, but even little things, such as support, encouragement, or help can have a significant effect on other people. The sight of her commitment led me to image the way I would act and impact positively on the lives of other people in my life. I started volunteering at a local library, where I assisted younger students in reading, and I learned that even little things can have an impact and make a difference.
Integrity in Action
Integrity is another characteristic that has always prompted me to admire someone. In its most basic definition, integrity is the habit of being truthful, and possessing good moral values and ethics, even in a proving hard time. I once witnessed one of the senior students, Daniel, who discovered a wallet of cash in one of the campuses. He did not hide it or even deny it (he was aware that making it go back was not convenient), but he went out of his way to identify the rightful owner.
The thing that impressed me was not the act itself but the mentality of the person. The way Daniel sticks with doing the right thing irrespective of his own self interest is something that impressed me greatly. I also understood that integrity is one of the qualities that are impossible to fake, it is put to test in life when there are few black and white situations when we face a choice. The observation that a person makes an honest and ethical decision prompted me to think about my personal choices. When I encounter an ethical dilemma, which is ethical, I will always remember that integrity is not a principle, it is a way of life that defines one.
The Courage to Be Vulnerable
Vulnerability can be mistaken with a weakness, but the ability to demonstrate one’s true self is a wonderful quality that a person can be proud of. In one of these school debate contests, I was present as one of my classmates, Lara, told me about her anxiety-related troubles prior to delivering her argument. She did not conceal her struggles but instead made people relate to her on a very human level.
Her courage taught me that not everything inspiring behavior is about the perfection; it is about the imperfection and taking it to make a connection and understand each other. The fact that Lara did not hesitate to be vulnerable pushed me to be more open in the group discussions and self-reflection. It made me remember that authenticity is a strong tool that can help to breach all boundaries and establish empathy among people.
Hardiness in the Face of Adversity
Another character that is worthy of admiration is resilience. I have observed individuals who have gone through tough times which would break most people but they never give up and move on. Mr. Okafor, who is one of my neighbors, lost his job in a financial crisis, but was still determined to support his family. Rather than giving up in despair, he has engaged in several part-time jobs and began acquiring new competencies on the internet.
His endurance was in itself inspiring. The way I found him resilient is because I realized that having a positive mind is important and persistence pays off. It also emphasized the fact that difficulties are not designed to destroy us but rather make us stronger individuals. This experience of overcoming challenges by Mr. Okafor taught me that failure is always short lived and how we react to adversity determines our personality. I now handle hard circumstances with an attitude of perseverance because I know that challenges may be turned into growth opportunities through resilience.
The Art of Listening
Living in such a busy and distressed world, being able to listen is a feature that I highly value. Listening goes beyond hearing what a person says but knowing, relating and affirming the experiences of the person. I also used to have a teacher by the name of Mrs. Adeneyi who was immensely endowed with the ability to listen actively. She would listen attentively to any student who brought her his or her concerns by asking the student insightful questions and giving advice without fault.
As she was listening to me, I learned that it is important to be there with other people. Her style taught me that much of the behavioral motivation I try to inspire in the people around me is encouragement through the allowance to listen and comprehend. I was motivated by that example and started to be an active listener to friends and family. I have realized that merely being a listening and caring person enhanced my relationships and formed stronger connections.
Leadership Actions That Are Inspirational
Leadership is another attribute that may create a feeling of admiration when it is done humbly and responsibility. The real leaders do not just command people, they lead, support and inspire. I saw this happen with a school project whereby my classmate, Samuel, assumed the role of the team leader. He did not dictate but instead he worked with collaboration and recognized the strength of each member and gave constructive feedback.
I connected to his leadership style since it was founded upon respect and empowerment. Such a good leadership made me want to assume the leadership roles in my school activities. I was taught that inspiring behavior in leadership has nothing to do with authority or control; but encouraging others, making them work together, and being a role model.
How to Be an Inspiring Leader
Although there is a tendency to give attention to extraordinary things, ordinary actions of individuals tend to create the strongest impressions. The way friends, family, and even strangers have shown kindness, honesty, resiliency, vulnerability and leadership has taught me that it is not only extraordinary moments that inspire people to behave in such ways. The smallest, consistent things, such as a friend helping in difficult periods, a sibling being patient, or a stranger doing something philosophical, can just be equally effective.
Observing and contemplating these characteristics, I have also learned to put them into my life. It is either in the form of patienting more, living with integrity, empathy, and all other virtues that I have seen any of them is a role model to my personal development.
The Power of Adoration in Developing the Person
The admiration of others is not only about recognition, it is also the trigger to self-improvement. When we see something that appeals to us, then we start judging our acts and principles. An example is when we see a person struggling in life but he or she exhibits strength, we are motivated to go out and fight our own battles. When we see acts of kindness, we will be urged to be kind, even in minor aspects.
This reflection has assisted me to be more deliberate in my action. I am now determined to be one of those people whose actions have the potential to inspire something admirable in people. Although perfection is impossible, the constant practice of trying to live positively influences the development of an individual as well as positive relationships with others.
Conclusion
The admiration is an influential feeling that fills the distance between the observation and the transformation. We can only honor others by identifying in others the actions, behaviors and qualities that motivate us and in the process we give ourselves room to grow personally. Politeness, integrity, weakness, stamina, listening, and leadership are only some of them, and such qualities can have a significant impact on our views and decisions.
Considering the inspiring action of others motivates us to embrace these attributes in our lives, which spread out to a wave of positivity and development. Whenever we observe and praise beautiful characters we are reminded of the fact that we can possess such characters and in the process we make the world a place where admiration is a source of inspiration and self-enhancement.
Through active observation and learning of the people around us, we develop a way of thinking that will see the beauty in human behavior and drive us to be better individuals. Ultimately, admiration does not merely refer to the recognition of greatness, but is the desire to be motivated to live in a better way, with more kindness, and with bravery.
