So I hate the expression "Like a Boss." I have heard that so many times. #Boss trends as a means to become a status-ed, qualified, good-for-you, all-eyes-on-you, let's-applaud-you….as we expect you to be over us somehow or more entitled by all your achievements and accolades. You are truly the boss and we are supposed to just stand in the shadow of your talent.

I really like the movie, Brad's Status and in one scene Brad meets up with his old friend from college, Graig, whom since then has become a famous "celebrity" of sorts working in politics. Graig talks to Brad only to keep the conversation mostly on himself and his family's successes. He doesn't stay on Brad's lfie for every long before turning the tables in the conversation, almost demanding applause. And what happens towards the end of the conversation? Brad just about has it…with the fake desperate attempt for approval, the need to be liked, the constant limelight from his "friend":

BRAD: I just... I’m trying to be real
with you. I mean, it’s like...what is your deal?

CRAIG: What do you mean?

BRAD: My mother died - you never said
anything, man.

CRAIG: I’m confused. What’s going on?

BRAD: Are you my friend? You know? Are
we even... what are we? Like right now I’m feeling like... I just know what
I’m feeling and it’s not...

CRAIG: Are you okay?

BRAD: it’s like... I’m just done - with
this. Whatever this is.

I watch this scene and I am convicted. I never never want to be someone who is so successful and not present with people, not there for people, not caring about people.

I don't want to be a #Boss. I strip myself of everything that is keeping me away from pure, honest, wholesome human interaction and quality time and purposeful love.

I want to a #Servant and no matter my position, no matter my title…

I want to make sure I am a friend first. Success should NEVER precede relationship.

If you need prayer for anything, let me know. I would love to pray for you!

Sunshine Rodgers
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