Lynn attended the recent ‘
SoulKids® Mentor Training’ conducted by Vikas. Read about her experience and how
she emerged as a better parent and an inspiration for her own child and others
too.
The next SoulKids Mentor Training dates are on 16/17
May (Sat/Sun), 10am to 4pm. Contact info@soulcentre.org for more details
Tell us a little bit about your life journey - what
brought you to where you are today?
I spent the last 15 years in the finance industry, trading and managing client’s
portfolio with the objective of creating more monetary wealth. I had
reached a plateau in my life & I felt frustrated. There was so much more i
wanted to do.
I see that most adults around me are caught up in the rat race. I look
at my ten year old daughter and her friends, and most of them are caught up
with a stressful education system. And I am guilty of putting on the pressure
on her too, even though I know it takes more than academic pursuits to create a
happy and successful individual.
So, when I chanced upon SoulKids, I knew this was it. Life skills was
what I was looking for, what all our children need, more than all the Maths,
English, Mother Tongue and Science Tuition that packed their schedule.
What inspires you?
Like most mothers, I want the best for my daughter. I want her to be
happy and resilient. To be able to dream big but not be afraid to fail. And to
be able to bounce back from setbacks, learn her lessons, and improve herself.
Before I found SoulKids, I had no clue about how I can teach her that.
After doing my checks on the SoulKids Mentor program, I attended an
introductory talk, was inspired by Vikas, and signed up right away.
I must say that was my life changing moment. The SoulKids Mentor
training opened my eyes and made me slowly peel away the layers of fear and
insecurity that I had been entertaining all my life. I realised I need to be
the agent of change in myself, to "evolve" myself, before I could be
the force of inspiration for others, including my daughter.
I started to re-examine my life under the guidance of Vikas and my
fellow students. I was very touched by the honest sharing and reflections we
experienced in the training. I identified my self-limiting thoughts and beliefs
that had created mental blocks all my life and affected my self-esteem and
confidence. SoulKids Mentor Training with Vikas was transformational for
me, in so many ways.
The SoulKids weekend program with the children was really empowering
too. I saw first-hand many children who came in that morning feeling
apprehensive, shy and unsure, but left that evening feeling confident, awesome
and bonded. Some did not want to leave after the second day, and were holding on
to the mentors and hugging them. It showed me the power of the SoulKidstraining for children and clearly demonstrated the fact that we as parents,
mentors and adults have a huge responsibility to educate and impart these life
skills that will carry them forward as they mature.
How has SoulKids changed you?
This SoulKids program is what I was looking for all these years. Essential
life skills taught in a happy and fun environment where the children feel safe.
Life skills such as positive thinking, building self-confidence, being a
leader, being a good team player and walking away from a negative environment.
These skills are taught through stories, games, and role playing. Skills and
tools for happiness and success that the mainstream schools do not teach.
As parents & mentors, we have to show our children the way to be the
best they can be. We have to show them how to believe in themselves and their dreams,
and follow their instinct to create an awesome life. We have to give them the
tools to enjoy both happiness and success in their lives.
I now see it as my personal mission to lead by example; to reassess my
priorities, overcome my fears, and take the big step out of my comfort zone and
fulfil my dreams. This I know will inspire my daughter too, to be the best she
can be!
I now know I can really make a difference and know exactly how to do it.
Thank you SoulKids!
Lynn Woo
To find out more about becoming a SoulKids® Mentor, or one
of our SoulKids® programs, please contact:
Sally Forrest
Mobile: (65) 9875 2372
Email: info@soulcentre.org
I think the most important life lessons
people need to learn in today’s world are self-confidence, positive thinking
and teamwork.
