When persons to whom we look to for guidance and mentorship feedback tells us that “you will come out to nothing” this is one of the worst ways of damaging someone’s self-esteem. This can cause a deep sense of worthlessness. The individual come to believe that nothing is worth trying because the “prophesied” failure seems inevitable. Nevertheless, a wonderful truth is that everyone is born with great inner potential. Each person has a special gift. The duty of parents, guardians, teachers and other mentors is to help each person to recognize their potential and gifts. They should work with each individual to nurture the untapped potential within them.
These are the lessons that we can learn from Ms. Shawna Kay Williams-Pinnock they are found in a letter she wrote to the editor in the Jamaica Observer entitled “Challenge ‘you will never come out to nutten’. (see the link below)
Let each of us be careful of what words we say to those over whom we have influence. Words can make or break a person. As well word can ensure success.
Ms. Williams- Pinnock was gracious enough to share about all the people who had positively influenced her total transformation. As shared, she was fortunate enough to have at least twelve (12) persons who contributed positively to her life development.
We may not recognize the number of persons that we will influence for good or evil as we express our opinions about them.
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