Get out of the way

Have you ever hear the phrase "lead, follow or get out the way"? If you think leading is hard then you have never been a quality follower. Following is hard and takes a unique attitude and willingness to serve. Oh no I used the word serve and with that comes the thought of giving or helping or making sure the success of someone else comes before my own interest.

Most often leaders have no clue, they just like the power of being in charge and giving orders to others and making sure someone else is to blame if things go awry. Most followers don't know what or who they are following and blindly follow the blind leader, willing to take the blame and carry the load for anything negative.

I'm thinking that I am meeting more and more people that need to "get out of the way". You know, take a break, sit down on the sidewalk, stop totting a banner, stop following in step with stupid. Take some time to learn what you are doing, who is leading, what is leading, do I really believe what I am leading or following. Am I serving or being served, giving orders or significantly making a difference in the lives of those willing to follow and if I am following do I have a clue? Am I a paid protester? Do I understand the constitution? Do I really believe someone can save the whales or plug the damn hole?

Lead, follow, or get out of my way!