I am not sure if this will make sense to many, but I believe a great leader is someone willing to serve. In my mind I believe you lead by example and that requires getting your hands dirty and doing some heavy lifting. Anyone who expects to get things done needs to inspire others and that means doing things that might seem impossible. There is a concept called servant-leadership and I buy into that a lot. Sometimes we can have too many chiefs and not enough workers too.
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The Future Or The Past
Daily writing prompt
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?
I find it easy to talk about the past because I have already been there. Memories can be fuel for conversation. Nostalgia can be a powerful thing. Retro things like media and culture can be comforting. The problem comes when you want to live in the past. That can inhibit growth and change that can be healthy.
It’s really hard to think about the future when there seems to be uncertainty and fear. Sure, it’s good to dream but those hopes need to be tempered as events unfold. There is a definite mystery to the future. You don’t know what is going to happen there. The picture below was generated using Artificial Intelligence. I don’t know how far in the future this will be?
Me And Nostalgia
We are in the Christmas season which is a hard time for me. Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Holiday memories come from a Christmas tree, church services, songs, food, gatherings, and more. All of those things can stir up emotions.
My father, grandfather, and grandmother are no longer with us. I miss them very much. They were a huge part of the holidays of the past and I so wish they were still with us.
Sure, nostalgia is present in other things and can trigger feelings under the surface. It’s like we all have things that make us pine for the things of the past. Nostalgia can be a great thing but it comes with a cost to your heart.
Events In The Year I Was Born
I was born in 1969, and here are a few important things that happened that year.
The first lunar landing happened in July. Woodstock rocked the souls of those who were there for music and peace. Surprisingly the Internet was invented that year. The Stonewall riots for gay rights took place. President Richard Nixon announced the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam. Also, a loaf of bread cost 21 cents.
My Favorite Month
My Missus and I celebrate our birthdays in August, so I would say August would be my favorite month.
If I Could Live Anywhere, Canada It Would Be!
This question is an easy one. Canada. I love Ontario and have visited Toronto, Brampton, and Niagara Falls. I would also entertain New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island. Calgary looks like an interesting place. I hear Montreal is beautiful too but I am not bilingual. Saskatchewan would be interesting too especially Regina.
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