When it comes to movements — when it comes to life — being a mentor is just as important and being mentored
In the world of community organizing — of which I am just a student —
there’s a nice little ritual known as “appreciations.” At the end of
whatever journey the group takes together — say, starting a movement,
getting the vote out, producing an important event — the group gathers
for a post-mortem and in round-robin style, each person tells each other
how thankful they are for their efforts.
I got my first experience in “appreciations” last weekend, and I must
admit I was uncomfortable at first. Not because it was so touchy-feely
(I’m generally OK with that, though I’m prone to blush), but the
thought of having to sit through a conversation hearing praise from so
many people caused me to panic. You see, I’m a lot more comfortable
giving praise than getting praise; I’m easily embarrassed. And that’s not good.
It’s like I’m built to enjoy just part of an experience that’s critical
for building great relationships.
My “appreciations” to everyone who have taught me this. I’m gonna look for opportunities to share it with others
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