Leading With Love

I remember growing up and somehow always thinking that I was in charge of something or someone, my mother would have to “check” me CONSTANTLY about my bossiness towards others; friends, peers, neighbors or whoever. It didn’t really matter where we were, she checked me on the spot. Often times she would calmly pull me to the side and say something like, “you don’t ever want to be the kind of leader or friend no one likes”, “you want to be more than just tolerated” or “you have to lead with love, and they will gladly follow” or “check your attitude and you won’t have to argue so much.”

Needless to say, as a child I had the personality of a 16-year-old trapped in a 7-year-old body! (LOL) I learned at an early age that all of those little sayings and teachings were actual nuggets and jewels of knowledge, planted in me to make me better. Never once did she say NOT to be a leader or a boss, but the point was to find a way (MY way) to take initiative without being a dictator. Sometimes I find myself tucked away somewhere laughing and thinking about the “good old days”. But now as an adult, wife and mother of my own children, I find myself repeating and reinforcing some of those very same teachings from my adolescent years. Isn’t life funny?!

It’s safe to say that the lesson was always to lead with love, and it has been embedded in me throughout my entire life. Simple words yet so impactful and important. I’m grateful and blessed to still have my mother in my life, her love, wisdom and teachings are still relevant today. #ItsBloomingSeason

What are some of your most memorable teachings and lessons learned from your childhood?

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