New Beginnings: Day 17
As I mentioned in a blog post earlier today, this is Thank Your Mentor Day here in the U.S. This served as a great nudge to remind me to THANK my mentors. I wish I did not need days like this to remember to say thank you to the many, many people who have helped me a long life's highway. However, I think of these little nudges as road signs that help point the way. Today i sent several notes to people who knowlingly or unknowingly have been mentors and role models in my life. While words of appreciation are always important, I believe the best way I can thank my mentors is to "pass it on" and do my best to be a positive mentor to others. This is one of the reasons that I participate in the mentor program at our local elementary school and volunteer as a Brownie Girlscout leader. But you know what -- sometimes I wonder who is mentoring who -- I learn every bit as much (probably more) from the kids as they learn from me and I reap so much joy and love!
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Comment by Elly Rose Tech Support on January 18, 2013 at 9:19am -
I believe that the teacher always learns from their students. I know Kathy teaches me new things everyday. I know your notes will be met with great appreciation.
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Comment by Anita Silva on January 18, 2013 at 8:14am -
Loved your blog, indeed we all learn from one another. It reminded me of a (small) book by Kay Pollak (Swedish film director). It's called No Chance Encounter and is about how we can all learn from (challenging) situations and one another.
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Comment by Harriet on January 18, 2013 at 4:30am -
We do all learn from each other! gives and receives!
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Comment by Lois55 wwt on January 18, 2013 at 3:54am -
Helping with the kids is such a win/win....you are a wonderful roll model for so many, Ann! I hope you have a wonderful weekend:)xoxo
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on January 18, 2013 at 3:13am -
This is wonderful. Kids are amazing and we do learn from them but they will surely benefit by you being there, Ann~ xoxo
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