We're continuing the journey through Sir Ken Robinson's book, The Element, with a look at life changing connections. Many people who have found their Element could never have done it alone. Who will help you?
Rhonda & the Bridgeway Team
Many people need a nudge from someone to find their Element. Maybe it's someone who brings out our best, or sees potential in us that we don't even recognize. For many of us, mentors guide us along our path. They connect with us in different ways, but Sir Ken believes they all serve four roles:
Recognition - Identifying the skills, talents and aptitudes we have that are a passion for us. Sir Ken shares the story of Ray Charles, who discovered music at three years old when a neighbour recognized his interest in music and taught him to play piano.
Encouragement - "Mentors lead us to believe that we can achieve something that seemed improbable or impossible to us before we met them." They don't let us doubt ourselves or believe that our dreams are too large for us. They remind us what we can do and what we can achieve if we continue to work hard.
Facilitating - Mentors offer advice and techniques, pave the way, and help out when we make mistakes. They share their talents freely.
Stretching - Mentors help us achieve more than we thought we ever could by pushing us further.
Mentors are invaluable in helping us reach our Element. As Sir Ken points out, we all face roadblocks on the journey to finding what we're meant to do, and a knowledgeable guide can help us find our way. Being a mentor may even be your Element! Either way, mentors take a unique place in our lives by getting involved directly in our journeys. Best of luck in finding yours.
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