Measure of a Man

Let’s talk about something deep, about value of our lives, the purpose of living as human being.

I suddenly remembered a spiritual autobiography of Sydney Poitier as I had casual talks with my hubby. I reckon Poitier’s moral is quite interesting and it reminds us about how we should live our lives.

The point is about how you measure a man. Do you consider a man is successful if he owns full garage of expensive cars, big residents that is expensively furnished, or if he is the CEO of a multinational company with huge buck of salary? Those are the common standards to state that a man is success in his life.

Well, apparently Mr. Poitier has different view. He stated that measure of a man is his family, particularly children whom he raised. (Herein, I rephrase what he conveyed in his autobiography). The children should love their father and mother with all their heart.

I totally agree with him. Family values are intangible, yet they are sustainable in our lives. Bonding of family love strengthens our soul to embrace any challenges and obstacles.

I don’t reckon one is successful, even if he is the top manager in a giant company, yet he just got a divorce and abandoned their beautiful two children. I don’t envy a man if he has a gorgeous mansion and built-up car, yet he has many extra-marital affairs.

Children are like clays and parents are the potters. Parents mold the children with their values, beliefs and loves. Children will grow up as how their parents have formed them. A successful man is when he has solid family bonding with children who have characters and wits to embrace the life.

As closing, I’d like to quote Sir Edward Coke; “A man’s family is his greatest treasure.”

Build your family and love your family.