APRIL 21, 2024: “Your Bounden Duty” …

When you wish to lead an orchestra, you must be willing to turn your back on the crowd.

{Max Lucado}

Dear Younger Me,

In order to be a leader, a game-changer , and a cycle-breaker, you HAVE to be willing to ignore the popular opinions of not just society, but your friends, family, and loved ones, as well. As long as the compilation you’re making is in ultimate best interest of all, wield that baton like it’s the most precious thing you own.

It’s gonna take courage to run against the crowd, swim into the current, and sit alone atop your mountain when the truths you eventually speak seem so flawed and tragic to everyone else. In the meantime, don’t worry about what the people in the crowd are saying about your unchained melody. I mean, DUH! That’s why they’re SITTING behind you!

I know you never asked for the responsibility of leading this orchestra that has become your life, but as a rising queen, it truly is your bounded duty. I love you, Catherine Williamson! You got this!

~ The YOU You Will Become!

(ps)

This Diary entry is in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth’s birthday today.