Monday, August 25, 2008
11:50 PM
While I was showering, I got reminded of Lester's "leader" post, the one after he posted after the prep camp. quoting him
"as for what andreas mentioned "camp faciliators more tiring than participants..". Welcome to the world of leaders. When I was younger, I always though that being a leader was really easy...just stand around and give some instructions, shout a little, punish the clowns and that it. Its only after you become a committed one do you realise that this isn't the case-I shall not elaborate more but when you participants become one you would know :-)"these words are coming back to haunt me now, especially after all that drama. and they are indeed very wise words as I come to realise. Actually, he said/wrote/drew(he doodled on my handbook) some very wise words/pictures during that time. committed leaders use their hearts to lead as well, I guess.
As quoted from a leader who happens to be my mentor,
"Along the way, I might have been disheartened or disappointed by certain issues, but seeing my girls grow, from a timid, introvert Sec 1 girl to a loud, cheerful young lady has truly gave me a great sense of satisfaction. In each girl, I see a reflection of my younger self. In each girl, I see the potential of a full-grown butterfly. From the day I went back to serve, I knew very clearly that all my butterflies would leave me one day. All I asked for is a chance to protect them during their cocoon days and teach them how to fly."I learnt during these few months that that's all it really matters...
And also the side of a leader the girls don't get to see... "
I knew I had to be strong. I knew I had to be independent. I knew I had to make decisions. I knew I would be lonely at times. I knew I would be frustrated at times." and "
Being a leader of MFGG is a lonely affair, without any support, or anyone to discuss matters with. It takes a lot of courage to be in this position. And of course, PASSION for Guiding."
Actually by now, should be pretty obvious who it is. She wrote a very long entry on it quite some time ago. Anw, the people that I quoted from, have lots of experience in that field, have alot to learn from them =D.
It's also inspiration at it's best.
As for atikah's prince william e-mail.I dug it up :) the exact quote is
"anyway atikah got in to being the road marshall for welcoming the royal couples!!!prince william is mine!~