01-16-2011, 12:00 AM
Turin Otzaki wrote:
I have had the benefit of several mentors....but I think there comes a point where you are on your own, and the mentoring happens in a less visible tangible way.
Since I can't find an edit button, just wanted to add that I agree with you 100% here! I think we often start down the path with mentors, benefactors and such, but it's only when we end up on our own that we begin to develop the ability to be our own teacher and our own guide. A truly good mentor may be of some assistance in getting us to that point, but ultimately it is a solitary path and the mentoring occurs largely at the level of silent knowing.
Absolutely true - just wanted to add that.
I have had the benefit of several mentors....but I think there comes a point where you are on your own, and the mentoring happens in a less visible tangible way.
Since I can't find an edit button, just wanted to add that I agree with you 100% here! I think we often start down the path with mentors, benefactors and such, but it's only when we end up on our own that we begin to develop the ability to be our own teacher and our own guide. A truly good mentor may be of some assistance in getting us to that point, but ultimately it is a solitary path and the mentoring occurs largely at the level of silent knowing.
Absolutely true - just wanted to add that.