I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel--Maya Angelou
Anyone close to me can attest that I have been a long-time advocate for mentorship. It exposes young people to the reality that they have professional options and that they are not isolated in their life experiences. Often times it is tempting to assume that when we are faced with difficult situation in life, we are the ONLY ones who are experiencing such issues and that NO ONE could possibly understand how we feel. What mentorship affords is the ability to develop lasting, influential relationships with persons who are committed to providing a listening ear, words of wisdom and the benefits of experience. It teaches our youth that they are NOT alone in their circumstance and that they are worthy of someone's time and effort.
Having said that, I was very excited to join radio/television personality Michael Baisden, as he made his stop in Philadelphia during his One Million Mentor Tour! The crowd was enthusiastic,the panelists were engaging and informative, and many mentorship opportunities were made available to parents and neighborhood locals. All participants appeared invigorated by the seminar and I can only hope that the parental involvement will continue long after the Tour is over!
In His service...
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