What Did You Do Today?

I remember my father asking this question of me. He tended to ask on Saturday evenings during my adolescent years. I’m sure his intention was to remind me of my chores, which usually remained untouched, but this nostalgic question exploded within me as I read the winning six-word essay. Sponsored by Students First, this unique essay contest drew over 100,000 votes and the winning essay spoke more in six simple words than the largest volumes stored in the recesses of teacher preparatory colleges and hallowed halls of learning. Written by Cullen A. of Indiana, the winning entry was, “I remember her 50 years later.”

So, I ask again. What did you do today? This question now holds intense meaning. Our task must not be diluted, distorted, or masked by outside distractions. Educating our children is paramount and you share this burden of raising the leaders of tomorrow with the parents and community; collaboratively. Because, what you do today will forge tomorrow. Personally, I want to be remembered in 50 years for making a positive impact on this world – one child at a time.