SoulKids Mentors interviewed

Recently a leading magazine did some interviews with Mentors...
Here are some snippets from JENNY ONG ! Enjoy !

Mentor:

1 - What made you want to train to be a SoulKids Mentor?

Initially, I was intrigued with the SoulKids program because it sounded like fun! I figured that if I didnt qualify to do the program myself ( as I am too old and not a kid any more ) , the next best thing was to get into the program by being a mentor!

Later on, as I found out more about the mentor program through Vikas' presentation, I realised that it was something that all of us needed to understand and learn the wisdom, in order for us to lead a meaningful and successful life, inwardly and outwardly. We have always wanted a better world, what better way to do it than to be the change we want to see?


2 - How did it affect the way you communicate with and listen to children?

I was brought up in an environment where children are seen and not heard. As a adult, my interaction with children is minimal as I do no have children of my own, nor does my job require me to work with them. As i was going through the program, i discovered that real communications with children are very important, and it matters alot to children that we listen to them, and communicate with them on an equal platform. Now, I find myself gravitating towards children, whether they are my friends, my relatives' or even children I meet at the supermarket or the restaurants with their parents, and they too respond and engage me in conversations easily and actively. It's amazing what you can learn from children.


3 - What is the most rewarding part of being a SoulKids Mentor?


That I can still be whatever I want to be as a adult! I am now living a most wonderful experience, of being the most positive person I know, living a stable, joyful and successful life inwardly and outwardly. The gift of being able to share with children this wisdom and help them be aware of the infinite possibiilities of their potential, is very humbling and powerful at the same time. On top of this, my own relationships at home, with my friends and colleagues, have all transcended to one that is more loving, accepting and open.