Soulful Thoughts of Rachel

Teacher Julie started a nice weekly meme at her other blog, GreenBucks. The rules are simple: Just post and answer the question provided by Teacher Julie weekly on your site. Enjoy reading about other participants’ answers by visiting their blogs.

Q: What valuable lessons have you learned from your father?

My Dad has taught me many wonderful things in life and he has inspired me in so many ways…

• Creativity - My Dad is a very artistic creative person. He inspired my love for art. He taught me the basics of drawing and painting. He encouraged me to join art contests in school and he always made me feel like a great whether I win or not.
• Honesty - My father taught me how important it is to be honest in everything I do. When I was a young girl, the cashier at a restaurant handed my Dad more than the expected change. We were already outside the restaurant when my Dad counted the change. He insisted we all go back to the restaurant to give back the money to the cashier.
• Faith - Both my Dad and Mom taught me to have good faith in the Lord. I admit I easily get discouraged in life but whenever I seek help from my parents, I always get enlightened. They always tell me to pray and ask for God’s guidance.
• Strength and Courage - My Dad is a kind and gentle man but he is always ready to defend his family against people with bad intentions. He taught me to be kind but at the same time to be strong and brave. He told me never to be afraid to speak up and pursue what I believe is right and just.