To Be the Moon Not the Sun

There is a concept that was brought to my attention this weekend by an individual I respect greatly. I am going to free-verse about it. I will also make it general in its Religious principles of truth but I believe it is pertinent in life.
There is an idea that in order to really excel, to create huge significance we must be the center of attention, the be all end all. I did not notice how untrue and destructive and for me sacrilegious this was to the extent that I understood it this weekend. While I was picking the brains of some very wealthy men and doing an inventory I realized as an analogy was given.
There is light that rules the day and lights that rule the night. So many of us attempt give off light and be the light. Instead of reflecting light as the moon does at night. This is probably so vague that you may be either confused or deep into the analogy. There is a pride that exists today that people feel they should be perfect, represent the expert, be the story. When I meet someone who is wrapped up in their story I am not attracted to that at all. . .
Here is the point. In life it is better to reflect light of a greater cause, organization, movement then to be the focal point. This is displayed by all great leaders. Every great leader was first a follower of the cause. They then became a conduit of the truth of that cause and spoke to it not themselves. There was a degree of humility so they weren't blocking the big picture by placing themselves in front of it.
If you are frustrated with the results you are getting. Get outside of yourself, learn to tell the stories of people you know, learn to tell the results of your organization, and learn to recognize the mission or purpose of the plan and go about reflecting light.
We were not intended to be the Sun, we were intended to be the moon reflecting the light from the Sun. Make it a habit today to find a cause greater then yourself in all that you do and become a reflector a promoter of that cause. I promise when you are actively engaged long enough when you look behind you, you will have many people following much more so than if you are simply promoting yourself.
Thank you Jeremy Roma.

Joshua Andrus
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