The Power of Demonstration

Whilst hiking on the northeast coast of Japan, I happened to cross a small train station at the back of a fishing village. I used the men's toilet. This photo was taken of the toilet and shows a scenario where a father could demonstrate to his son how to use the toilet. As world leading behavioural expert Dr John Demartini asked on The Mojo Sessions Ep 101, "What are your actions demonstrating?" Kids are always watching and how wonderful is this, that a father can actually demonstrate to a young boy exactly what's required when in a men's toilet. This is an insightful reflection on the importance of actions over words, especially in the context of parenting. It's a beautiful and concrete example of how everyday situations can become teaching moments, and another reminder for all of us, that we are constantly being observed, especially by those who look up to us. ​