You know, you'd think I wouldn't be so inspired by Key Leader weekend. Especially having gone through it once before. But I was. It's still as inspiring and life-changing as it was last year.
This year I went back to Key Leader as a student facilitator. I went in expecting to be shy and sink into the background like I did last year. It didn't happen. Being a facilitator, I got pushed to front and center, and it forced me to break out of my shell. I found myself speaking out, sharing my opinion to not just the person next to me, but standing up in front of everyone to say what I think.
And knowing what happens in a Key Leader weekend gave me the opportunity to really absorb the people around me. I watched it last year, but it was so much better this year.
Take 48 people. Most of us are complete strangers. We might know the two-five people that came from your school, but that's just about it. Facilitators know each other from last year.
Take 48 strangers, and in a period of 48 hours, they'll be the best of friends. By the end, you'll all be clutching each other, exchanging phone numbers, and crying.
It's amazing. It's amazing because of the difference between our group and a normal high school. No cliches this time. No drama and no popular kids. You're all equal, with opinions that matter and the power to make a difference.
Even in the end of the weekend, holding hands in a circle and about to break off the weekend. Each of us ready to take that first step into being a key leader. Each of us prepared to make a difference, because we all know we can do it.
I made lots of memories this weekend. I'd like to think that they'll help me make a difference.
But of course, I will admit that I cried because it was my last Key Leader ever.
Details on my weekend later.
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