What The Queen Taught Me About Being Queen
It was the utmost opportunity meeting the Queen of Buganda, the Nnaabagereka. She was on the list of some of the people I want to meet while I still walk this earth and phew, didn’t my dream just come true?
At first sight, I should confess, she exuded so much glory, honour and grandeur that was undeniably captivating yet she came off so friendly and so warm. For a moment I couldn’t help but wonder what manner of lady she is, that her presence enough commanded so much respect and admiration. I started to imagine how my life would be like if I stepped in her shoes for even a day — if I were Queen for a day.
Her dress code, makeup and composure all outwardly spoke of a woman who knows her place, her identity and her worth. But that wasn’t any different from what I have seen on TV or in magazines.
It is her story
that turned on the lights. As she shared about her life, what inspired her to become Queen and what she does for the kingdom and the nation at large, it wasn’t hard to miss where her heart is. Her heart is for the people. So many times she has forfeited her glory to reach people where they are, in hospitals, in impoverished communities. She educates the underprivileged children, celebrates christmas with orphaned children. She empowers women to discover their value and purpose in life. She has greatly helped restore the family system whilst grooming children to become responsible citizens. I could spend the whole day raving about the Queen Mother.
As I was relishing the moment, reflectively, I determined that if I were Queen, I would want to be like my Queen. Sadly, I may never get married to a King. I may never wear a crown or sit on a throne. Journalists won’t ever fear for their jobs because they failed to capture my picture. My face may never appear on Newspaper front pages and I may never make headlines.
Life Lesson
Yet I have realized that I don’t need all of that to be queen because being queen is not so much about the title as it is about the heart. Queens are servants. They are selfless. They love people. They are hardworking. They are role models. They are mothers, wives, mentors. Queens contribute positive change to their families and communities. They are not afraid to fail because they are strong enough, smart enough and capable of changing the world.
The Queen taught me that there is a queen in me and in every woman. It is that heart that seeks to serve, the call to impact and the decision to be Queen.
Every woman is a queen, and we all have different things to offer ~ Queen Latifah
With Love,
Naava
