Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving has an historical basis that is not unique to the USA. Most cultures give thanks in an annual harvest festival. The work of cultivating, sowing and tending fields is needed to produce the necessities of life. What did you plant, nurture, grow and gather, this year?

At this time of year, it is worthwhile to look back and give thanks. Experiences of all kinds are abundant with opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally. What will you celebrate, mourn or realise?

If you were a mentor, chances are you may not know just how much of a contribution you made. Marcy Blochowiak said: “Never underestimate the power of one person to have an impact on this world, touching one person at a time … the mark you leave on people will endure and extend beyond your sight and beyond your reach.”

If you were mentored, it is likely that you had an impact on your mentor too. Most mentors find that the conversations they have allow them to pause, reflect and gain insight themselves.

With friends, family and mentors, we can enjoy and give thanks for what we have today. The new-year is fertile ground just waiting for us to plan and prepare for what we intend to create. That’s how mentoring works.

Reference: Blochowiak, M. (2005) No Glass Ceiling, Just Blue Sky. Simple Truths, Illinois.