So pass it on

Dallas Willard notes in the first chapter of his book Renovation of the Heart, “those who are able to find or are given a path or life that will form their spirit and inner world in a way that is truly strong and good and directed Godward,” (p. 20), are fortunate or blessed. Not everyone has a clear path for character development laid out in front of them as they grow up. Not everyone has the wherewithal to seek out a system, network, or resources to develop and form their spirit and inner world. This makes a huge impact for me on the role of a leader; it is by fortune and blessings undeserved that a leader is able to be in the position they are fulfilling. By this fortune and blessing, there comes a deep and almost strict obligation to be of the utmost character. In addition, there is an obligation to pass on the blessing and fortune to others who have not been fortunate or blessed in this way. The abilities and character skills that one has developed is not to horded and kept for oneself; they should be passed on and shared with others, not only for their benefit, but for one’s own sake.