I have been wanting to try my hardest not to call this newsletter “The Line Leader” because it’s a very sensitive and honest subject. However, this is one that I have encountered a few times during my vacation and unplugging session. This is a pretty in-depth discussion.

For this one, I’m taking it back to a bit of story time from when you were in either elementary or middle school (there weren’t many instances in high school, but walk with me). When you were doing various activities, everyone would line up to go from place to place. During this, there was always someone who was usually “designated” as the line leader. The main problem was that the students were sometimes placed in line by order of last name or some random factor to avoid confusion or mix-up. This meant that you were clearly aware that the people in line would always be the same unless the first person didn’t come to school or other instances involving the other students.

The reason I’m kicking off the newsletter with this is that many people feel or think they were never at the front of the line. There isn’t as much of an advantage to being at the front of the line as people might think. It’s similar to being a safety patrol. It gives you some privilege, but not as much as you might think.

Many times in our lives, we want to be this “line leader,” which I’d equate to being the driver. Just because you’re the driver doesn’t make you the leader. Just because you lead the line doesn’t mean that you are in charge of the destination. We’re still getting directions or ideas about where to go from someone, and that’s God. And yes, I’m going there. When driving, we are traveling or getting places, but in many instances, we’re relying on many resources and moving pieces. One of these is navigating traffic. The biggest one is the vehicle that you’re in reliably getting you from point A to point B. We expect our car to have no hiccups, delays, or troubles when trying to get wherever we want to go in life.

I’m veering off topic a little, but to really unpack this, we don’t always have to be in charge. It’s okay if others are leading the flow of things. Also, in many instances, it’s okay if there isn’t even a leader, and everyone just rolls with the process. I will come clean and say that you don’t have to experience or deal with this when you are going out by yourself. When you fly or flow solo, you can leave whenever you want. You’re not obligated to be at the mercy of what others are doing or when they’re ready to go. You can do things on your own, and others can either join you in leaving or stay behind. The beauty of life is that the process will flow no matter what.

I am glad that I wrote this newsletter when I did because I got a quote from watching a Mel Robbins video, and she mentioned a six-word phrase that lives rent-free with me: “What if it all works out?” I was very famous for telling many of my friends and folks close to me that 90% of what we worry about NEVER happens. That’s what I’ve started to notice as of late. You have to let things fall and land where they may, and then just figure it out without stressing yourself out over the unknown. There’s no need to be stressed over something that’s not worth the stress to begin with.

To all of my line leaders, lead with your skills and abilities that others are waiting for you to work on. Many times, we’re waiting for this perfect thing to come together and for everything to work out somehow. In the grand scheme of things, it’s truly not worth it if you think about it. Be true to yourself and be okay with it in the long run. I hope that you all enjoy this newsletter, and more than anything, don’t stress yourself out about being the “line leader.” Follow your heart and what God is bringing to light for you to accomplish. Until next time, BT signing out.