Lead or Follow?
Do you want more out of this life of yours? As far as I see it, you have 2 choices, (1) be the example yourself by leading, or (2) follow a great example.
First, who to follow? A person, movement, or organization that would be a great example to follow is any that makes the world a better place by being here. This doesn’t have to be anyone or anything that is big and splashy, just one that follows the Golden Rule… “Do onto others as you’d want done onto yourself.”
An example of this is the late, great Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa’s name is synonymous with lover, generosity, giving, caring for the less fortunate, dignity, and hope. But, I bet you weren’t aware of this information.
In studying Mother Teresa’s life, after her passing, if the world wasn’t aware of the inspirational influence that she provided, you would not draw the same conclusion. Journal entries speak of uncertainty, despair, and darkness. Each morning, those feelings were pushed aside as Mother Teresa rose to care for the sick, hungry, and poor of Calcutta, India. This daily action resulted in a mission that lives on after Mother Teresa’s death.
When Mother Teresa’s, Missionaries of Charity was passed onto her successor in 1997, the society had nearly 4,000 sisters, 300 brothers and more than 100,000 lay volunteers who oversaw 610 houses in 123 countries. Overcoming daily uncertainty, despair, and darkness can have some truly amazing, blessed results. Mother Teresa of Calcutta is truly one of the greatest examples to follow!
Now, how to lead! You don’t have to be or become rich from a monetary standpoint to be a great leader. You simply have to put good into the world, take action, one day at a time. How do you do that?
1. Smile at fellow humans as you pass them throughout your day!
2. Offer warm greetings or well wishes to loved ones and strangers alike!
3. When you’re talking with others genuinely listen and be in the moment!
4. Take time to notice nature and give thanks for its beauty!
5. Phone a friend, just to say “hi!”
Note: there is a common thread in the 5 options above. They are all free! No money needed.
Share and give freely and you will receive so much more in return than you could have ever imagined. Guaranteed. Mother Teresa didn’t have it easy, and she didn’t have an agenda, other than giving God’s love to God’s children, each moment of each day of her life. What a blessed life and what a beautiful, lasting legacy!
Great results are guaranteed for you, whether you approach the day and your life as a leader or follower.
Pay It Forward!
Tags: Personal Development, self-help