Hello Everyone  I do not have school tomorrow so I decided to tackle a blog since I really do not need to go to bed. Todays topic is really just what is cheesing me off. Although I know what I want to rant about is by far not a new topic it is still one that really twists my whiskers if you know what I mean.The topic of the day is the balance of power. It exists in very many places. In some places it is very easy to see and in others there is complete chaos due to the lack of it. The truth of it is that there always needs to be power, it is sadly the evident truth. The thing is, it does not need to be an overbearing power. It can simply be an overseer nudging wrongdoers in the right direction or even a kind babysitter who plays with the kids she watches. No one needs to shove their power down other's throats, it is just something everyone wants to do once in their life. We want to know how it feels for people to be under our thumb. What shows our true power is when we have complete control and choose not to use it. A true leader is not one who exerts all of their power but steps back and lets their subordinates work as they should. I'd like to think that is how I run things. I like who ever I am working with (whether in Avanthal or else where) to feel like they have control, not just me. I understand that at times the "leader" needs to lead and take charge, please do not see this as me saying that I let my Vanthas walk all over me. I'm just saying that a group, whether it be a country, a roleplaying city, or even a small group of students in a club cannot reach their full potential if one person is ruling over everyone with an iron fist and an air of sadism. That is why if I am... |
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