My chemistry professor is very wise--he asks us to work out example problems and talk with those around us when we are having problems--this helps us learn more effectively. Last week, the guy sitting next to me was struggling to understand a confusing concept we were learning. So, I tried to help this poor fellow. It was the beginning of a wonderful friendship. We are definitely understanding chemistry better, and enjoying the class too! Getting to know him has been a pleasure. People are amazing! This experience reified the concept we learned in class; recognizing who we really are helps us become better leaders because when we realize that we are all children of God with a great capacity to love one another as He did, we can accomplish more than we could ever hope to imagine.
I will apply Divine Centered Leadership to my leadership role in many ways. "Treating each person as a divine being with divine potential" is important to me. Low self esteem seems to be omnipresent in our culture today. My friend, like many others, struggles to see the good in herself. When I have supper with her this coming Thursday, I will try to help her see the amazing potential within her. I hope that teaching her how to cook an easy, delicious, wholesome meal will help her feel accomplished and good about herself. Last Thursday I applied the principle of serving others by helping her with cleaning checks. This is very important to me, because I believe that when we get dirty and help others with joy in our hearts, it makes more of a difference in lives than when we just hang out with a friend. Not only does it help them do what they need to get done and allow me to be an example of service to them, it is also gratifying. I know that leading with a loving example instills good values in those we serve.
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