Over the course of my life, there have been several opportunities to act and serve in roles in and out of church. In trying to learn to serve, I recall an experience I had with my mom as I was planning an event for the stake activity. I was called to be the Stake Youth Committee Female leader, and I couldn't have been more excited. This role meant I got to plan activities and help the youth in my stake to get excited to attend. I was planning the Holly Ball Christmas dance, and my mom was called to be in the Stake Young Women's presidency. At the age of sixteen, I had my first power trip, and I sure ran with it. I remember distinctly ordering all of these people to do everything for me, and bossing them around in such a way that ended up hurting a few people's feelings. My mom pulled me aside, as she was the only person fit to criticize me in the worst way, and told me straight up that no one wanted to be around me because I was being so mean and exclusive.
After that conversation, I realized how hurtful and totalitarian I had been, and vowed to never let myself be that way again. I vowed to listen and love, and my mom taught me how the Savior led through that conversation. In trying to become, I have used that skill and gained several new skills in leadership. I hope to have more learning experience in the future and become a disciple leader like I know the Savior would want me to be. I want to use the gifts he has given me for good, and become all that he has promised and reassured me that I am.
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