What We Don't Know

[plumtreeblossom]

It's strange when your Mentor suddenly needs your emotional strength, and you find within yourself strength to share that you didn't know was even in there. I've been leaning so heavily on Savita these past painful weeks, like a broken doll that can no longer move without help. I was startled but honored that she chose me to open to and share her anguish, and that she so unhesitantly asked for my support and even advice, just like a peer.

She was in pain, and from someplace very deep and nearly lost inside me came a forcful jet of strength, of logic and power that she asked for. I hope I helped her. I had absolutely no idea that strength was even there at all.

Maybe it's part of what she's trying to teach me.

Comments

[crypticusername.livejournal.com]

I wish I had a relationship like that with someone.

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

It's taken me so many years to find someone willing to guide me. All my life, one of the chief deficits was a lack of teachers and leaders. Everyone always wants me to be the boss, to burn the path for them, and I've had no mentors of my own to balance that. After a certain number of years, you start losing velocity. Finally someone came along willing to take me under her wing.

Keep reaching out. You'll find one.

[crypticusername.livejournal.com]

Sounds like good advice.