Power of Our Influence

Let's try to remember and be aware.. we have the power to influence (often sometimes have authority over) another person .. esp those close to us, our loved ones - our spouse, children and parents. So what must we do then? Even if we do not influence them to do the right thing, be aware not to let yourself influence them to do the wrong thing. Usually, we dont think about this, but everyday without fail - if we do not think about this, we are making mistakes day in day out, influencing our loved ones in a negative way simply because we never knew how to influence them in a positive way. One must also be cautious not to be 'influenced' by our loved ones in a negative way .. and often we think we are pleasing them, but humans just like you and me, are full of flaws - which we often do not realize. It would be wise to look up upon a higher authority, one that if filled with mercy and goodness as the source of our guiding life, than to look at our other half (or friends and families) as role models.