Comments on: to be a mentor, part II

By: reverendmother

reverendmother — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 02:47:00 +0000

Thanks XT, and everyone else too.

By: Xpatriated Texan

Xpatriated Texan — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:15:00 +0000

I feel kind of like the only rooster in the henhouse at the moment, but I want to add my voice to the encouragement here.

As far as mentoring goes - how many young women do you think you reach right here?

As far as writing a book goes - what do you have here except a book in another form?

You have a compelling written voice and an honesty about confronting the world around you that is rare and refreshing. You don’t have all the answers and you don’t claim to - and, even better, you don’t expect to.

Sometimes, there is nothing more reassuring than to know you are not the only one who struggles.

I can’t answer what you are called to do, obviously. I do want to put out that, as so often happens with God things, the answer to many of your questions is right in front of you.

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:14:00 +0000

As I fast approach my 36th year, I sit back and wonder, what does all the freedom that I was given actually mean?? As part of “generation X” the world was mine on a platter, but no one ever told me what to do with it!! I feel that the first generation to come after the “revolution” is a semi-lost one. We are the ones to rebuild and ready for others, yet the tools that we need were not available. We still fight against the “all-boys” clubs and the glass ceilings; we are still forced to make decisions regarding motherhood and career. Reports come out on a daily basis that tells you if you don’t use your eggs you never will. How confusing, how sad.

I believe that you are on the right track, we are to be the mentors for the new generation, the balance between what was, what is and what will be. We will be the voices in the chorus, supporting the message of our youth.

How we are to mentor will be individual as to how we can reach the youth. Some will be very lucky and have an audience, and others like me, will have to work one at a time with immediate family and friends. I feel the best mentor shows by example.

Take this great creative energy and run with it.

Peace and Prayers,

Beth

By: pastorg

pastorg — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:28:00 +0000

How the Spirit moves! I was having a conversation about this topic just yesterday and wondering if the wisdom is now present for us to birth it. Let the discernment begin again! G

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:38:00 +0000

I believe that we are called to mentor. I have learned so much about myself in these last few weeks. The common thread is that women have the responsibility of passing on the knowledge to other women. We have really failed at that in the Church I believe. Yet, each and every blog that I read does just that…mentors. Each woman makes me stronger. I am so lifted up in just hearing your spirit. To know that YOU DO TRULY KNOW. That is such a comfort. You are on the edge of something truly great and I get to know you.

By: Songbird

Songbird — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 13:27:00 +0000

Just a quick thought as I rush out the door–if you were teaching at a seminary, you would be with students who *already* know they want to be at seminary. Out in the world you are a beacon for young people in all sorts of settings who may realize possibilities just by seeing your light shine.

By: StCasserole

StCasserole — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:12:00 +0000

How exciting to be where you are right now. I can feel the energy and questions through your words. If you move forward with the mentor idea will you have to know that it is exactly what you are supposed to do? Your sense of urgency, the Jesus year and all, may be all you need to know. About how to do what you propose? You are so very bright and creative, follow your instincts and Pastor G’s imput.