Blog inspired by 18 year old talented artist...Colors By Ryan
Why I Love Mentoring Kids...
I believe the best way to do so is by role modeling the values, you try to instill in their minds. I use a variety of tools to accomplish my sweet passion driven purpose. One way is using examples, another way is being reflective, and asking questions.
As I begin to mentor kids in The Sweetest Gigs; I inspire them to come up with a title for themselves (a nom de guerre). This playful self-discovery process, is sweet and fulfilling (kids learn to appreciate themselves).
On a recent email to Ryan, one awesome kid on sweet gig Colors by Ryan; I asked him probing questions, and also gave him sound advice that sometimes the answers, we seek are not immediate...but take time. When I finish delivering tidbits and wisdom...I always take my own advice by asking one self-reflective question:
"How is this showing up in my life? Since, I was talking with Ryan about nicknames and titles, I realized I too needed to change...something more fun and sweet...so I changed my square card to a circle and added a title reflective of the work I now create and curate!"
New Kickass Sweet Circle Card
(Will Be Cut Along Green Line)
Being Printed as I Write This Blog
Old Card Rectangle (Square...Proper Boring)
Ryan...thank you for allowing me to serve you.
I love mentoring kids...because, they teach me how to improve and become the man; I am meant to be!
Want to grow within and make a positive impact? Take on mentoring just one kid, man, or woman ...commit to being there for them...and the rewards will be endless.
Today is A Sweet Day to Celebrate Earth Day...
Because, I'm not a Square...I AM a Circle!
