How do I pass down my values to the next generation without forcing them?

Patanjali teaches that mastery comes through practice, not imposition. The same applies to what we transmit. You can't make someone absorb your values — what you *can* do is live them visibly, discuss them honestly when moments arise, and create space for genuine questions. The practice is in your own consistency. When you've genuinely worked on something — whether it's integrity, curiosity, or how to handle failure — that work becomes legible to those watching you. Your children, students, or mentees are absorbing your actual behavior far more than your stated principles. The real transmission happens when you're willing to say "I'm still learning this" rather than presenting yourself as finished. Start by being clear about what matters to you and why. Then ask them what matters to *them*. Real transmission is a conversation, not a download. This is harder than just telling someone what to think, but it's the only way that actually sticks. What would it look like to model the values you care about this week, without announcing it?