Mentors

What is a mentor? To me a mentor is someone that I look up to. This is something about them that inspires me and attracts me and others to them. I can say I have had about three really good mentors in my life. My mentors have been there for me through thick and thin. They have told me the truth even when it hurt. They have held me when I needed to cry and lent me an ear when I needed to vent. They have done nothing except be themselves. They hold a special place in my heart because they love me - just for being me. They do not place any expectations on our friendship and they do not ask for anything in return when they help me out. They are the people I can be my authentic self with and I do not feel any need to sugar coat the situation or be something I am not. They allow me to be me and are there when I fall down to help pick me up. I am thankful to these people because without them I would not be the person I am today. So to Randy and Marilyn I day thank you. Thank you for being you and thank you for allowing me to walk in your path when I needed to. My challenge for you today is to seek out your mentors and thank them. Let them know they are special and you appreciate them.