Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

Mentor

Mentorship seems to have gone out of style with the flip phone, but I’m still a huge advocate.  My environment had been my teacher,  but the value system modeled during my character development became a source of conflict after I begin to apply the lessons.  Whiplash educated me on the fact that I can’t solve puzzles with the same mindset that creates them. Also, those who played a part in the creation of my original skewed value system are automatically disqualified as tour guides because of their inability to be objective. They wouldn’t be able to see clearly with the same needle in their eye. Although I enjoy  the surge of excitement from my cheerleaders and others who encourage growth in a positive direction, my mentor must also not be afraid to “check me” from a place of love. If she simply co-signs my thoughts to prevent waves, I can’t…