I spent some time this weekend with some great friends, all of whom I love and respect very much. While I tend to be the one, due to age and experience, that they seek advice from, I found myself needing their wisdom this time.
I have used the term "mentor" mutiple times in both my work and personal life. One gal, while we sipped cocktails and soaked up the sun, was once an intern under my guidance. As drops beaded off our glasses, my questions continued as we quenched our thirst. She was mentor, I was the one needing her knowledge.
It sparked my curiousity, where did mentor come from?
So look it up dear readers. Greek in origin, "Mentor" was friend and companion to Odysseus, who took over the role of "guide" to Telemachus, Odysseus's son, when he left for battle during the Trojan War. The Goddess "Athena" aided in the care of Telemachus, by disguising herself as "Mentor" to impart her wisdom.
A mentor guides, shares knowledge and in my experience truly cares about nurturing and celebrating other's successes, not their own.
So support each other, love each other, and help someone who may be struggling for answers.
xo vagi
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