Many, many moons ago—going back to childhood—I was always the leader. Always the first to take charge. Always the first to hand out orders (yeah…I really thought I was running things😄). The most outspoken, most reliable, most helpful, and one who could bring others together. However, with that being said, I was also the first to be reprimanded or disciplined when things didn’t go right. Oh… and not to mention, I was also the eldest child and grandchild of a very large family (my mom had six children and my grandmother had eleven). So, the title and expectation were given to me without regard for whether I wanted it or not. I was the leader by default.
Fast forward to today… Today, I try my best to shy away from leadership roles (official and unofficial), but I keep taking them on. Honestly, it’s hard for me not to. The role is like second nature. However, the question posed is whether or not I see myself as a leader. Short answer—sometimes, but most often others see it before I do.
Thanks for asking the question! Wishing everyone a lovely day.♥️
Since Monday, I have been debating on whether or not to write about the late, and most definitely great, General Colin Powell.
Monday morning I woke up feeling wonderful! Had posted my quote for the day – CHANGE begins with me. Then I saw the news – “Colin Powell has died . . .” Y’all, I was not prepared for that news. I know.. death is always unpredictable. I just wish I’d had time to gather and control my emotions before I saw the news. You see, I was already preparing for the 2nd anniversary of my brother’s death, which was yesterday. I knew whose comments and posts to avoid on social media. I had already psyched myself up to be as upbeat as possible this week. Then, I saw the headlines. I couldn’t stop crying. Honestly, I felt like I had lost a very close loved one. The hurt was deep.
So, why such strong feelings?
Well, there are people I admire and then there are those I ADMIRE. He was one of the ones I ADMIRED. He was someone I truly wanted to meet. When Kofi Annan (late Secretary General of the United Nations) died, I had the same reaction. Y’all, I just knew I my heart that I would meet him. The only person I got to meet, who I really admired, was Chef Leah Chase. I was also sadden by her passing, but found comfort in knowing that I got to have a one-on-one conversation with her. I got to tell her how much I admired her. I also walked away with words of inspiration. That’s something I will always cherish. Sadly, I will never have that opportunity with Kofi Annan or Colin Powell.
Today, there are only a few on my list of people to meet. Honestly, I would be devastated if one of them passed without me at least shaking their hand or letting them know how they have inspired me. I really have to stop putting things off thinking that there will always be other opportunities. The reality is life is short and seems be be getting shorter. Whenever the opportunity knocks, I need to go for it!
It’s Shaun’s World 
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