An evolving program concept that seeks to utilize the creative energies of artists to transform the lives of youth. Mentorship or apprenticeship is an ancient cultural phenomenon that guides the younger, less experienced artisans, warriors, etc. into the wisdom of the ages, orienting youth to the knowledge of those who have gone before. Artists have long been mentored by those with more experience... its the nature of the field. But what if it was more than the path of professional development for artists? What if we are all artists? What if we all need to be mentored and guided into the empowering creative capacities of life? What if the arts provide vast modes and methodologies for tapping into our selves and our personal power, gifts, and life's hardest and most enduring questions? Whoa! That is a lot to put on a relationship, or is it? We are all in need of being mentored and becoming a mentor is one of the most fulfilling and activating teaching/ learning opportunities. When we are guiding another through an experience, we learn more than we teach... we learn about ourselves and our knowledge is tested.
In this day and age, when our whole world is struggling to find answers to age old questions... my answer comes back to this ancient cultural tradition of mentorship. I propose that the key to survival is found in giving and receiving mentorship and transforming our educational and consumer cultures into one that fosters understanding freely through the use of vast networks of community mentors. Sharing knowledge through deeply connected relationships is one of the most powerful human learning experiences, but is also one of the most rewarding teaching experiences as well. What more can we say... it seems foolish to spend too much time convincing you that mentorship is necessary or even transformative... I must convince you to become a mentor. And that is a process that I will endeavor to complete in the near future... but for now, goodnight. 2/14/2012
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