Mentor: A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
American Heritage College Dictionary
In 2015 W2TM will be the reflection of men taking care of
business by reaching out to the future.
Leadership should not be predicated on a spotlight’s center, or who
stands at the podium.
To lead means to
teach. Illuminating minds can transpire
in the settings of a classroom, bus stop, hospital bed or a correspondence from
a death row prison cell.
Too many times I have witnessed a man’s pride impede the
progression of his teachings. For some,
teaching works hand-in-hand with learning; a teacher is a student as well. For others, teaching can be a one-sided
experience; head of the table and slicing the meat. Otherwise, they will have no part in the
feast at hand.
Throughout the course of time, youth has been synonymous
with ignorance or misdirection. As we
look into these modern times it is apparent that these particular labels are
not exclusive to the up and coming generations.
Today’s “elders” have proven on various occasions the actions which
display ignorance and misdirection are not solely attributed to the early years
of human existence.
Callowness can last
for a lifetime. Therefore, the trusted
counselors must step forth despite the inconvenience or belittlement of their
present circumstance. Whether it’s
cutting meat at a supermarket; dispelling trash from the back of a garbage
truck; standing in the midst of a snow laden prison rec yard; or assembling the
podium for a selected leader. Mentoring
is essential to the furtherance of societal development.
John D. McNeil has endured the threat of North Carolina’s
poisonous cocktail for nearly a quarter of a century. He is the fixture of reliability within our
death row community. A comrade who has
exercised mentorship on both sides of the wall, his words of enlightenment
paint a clear picture of why a death row prisoner should not be excluded from
the future construction of a free society’s landscape.
Always 100,
MannofStat
Copyright © 2015 by Leroy Elwood Mann
In many families, both parents hold down jobs trying to keep
up with the familial needs, house, car, and many other things.
Parents tend to be so busy with their jobs or
careers; it is too easy to overlook the fact that their children should be
their top priority.
They think giving a
child money and gifts is a quick fix.
Children want love, attention, support and encouragement from their
parents. When they are deprived of this,
it shows in their behavior.
When they don’t get their parents’ attention, children have
been known to journey into unfamiliar places.
This is why it is important to establish a trustworthy friendship
between yourself and the youngster through letters or conversation.
When I get the opportunity to speak with a youngster who has
turned from “the way,” I try to do my best to share my life experiences and how
I wouldn’t want any of them to travel that path.
I tell them the truth and importance of getting a quality
education. Always encourage them to do
their best and allow them to make decisions on their own. Remember, a youngster mimics what he/she is
close to.
Sometimes mentors are the guiding force in shaping your
child’s thoughts and moral standards. If
not, we have become the primary influence in the life of a youngster. It means a lot to me when I’ve made a
difference in the life of a child.
Peace and Blessings,
John D. McNeil
Copyright © 2015 by John D. McNeil
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