THE BLUE SCARF

This is a dedication to a mentor that enabled me to see my value within the world. With great appreciation and gratitude, you were my rite of passage into becoming the strongest version of myself. Your conversations, guidance and advice, aligned me on my path at a trajectory when I was at a crossroad about what I was to become. You gave me the courage to be a strong woman in leadership, made me conceptualize and visualize what the future could bring. Your poems, gentle touch, silent guiding hand, and supportive nature has never been unnoticed. Your mentorship helped me navigate my educational process during University. Even though you were left with questions and regrets of what our relationship could have been, had we chosen different life paths, please know that the man you have become is a pillar within society, strong, patient, and that leaves individuals better than they were found. Please know that I honour and respect that no matter the choices that were made, you gave me the ultimate gift of freedom, and did not allow your ego to control the situation — that is love. You are an incredible mentor, business man, Father to strong children, and dear friend, and will always be an integral part of my soul tribe. You taught me to slow down, analyze, conceptualize, observe with patience, and to envision a greater future for future generations. As a trusted methodical adviser, I respect that you did not want to ruin my future, for at the time we met our concepts of the world were divergent however, the lessons you taught me about the power of possibilities, free-flowing in all approaches, unique ideas for solutions, and most importantly being present — in the here and now — and being spontaneous instilled within me confidence and hope. You taught me the fundamental principles of divergent thinking, to go out of my comfort zone, open my mind in all different directions, and to have an elegant approach. In essence, you were my entry into adulthood, and to see that love comes in many forms. You respected my wild nature, allowed my inquisitiveness to flourish, and enabled me to be who I was with a true voice without compromise. You were brought into my life to enable me to see that I deserved a loving relationship that is built on mutual respect, affection, trust, compassion, loyalty, and stood as a cornerstone to help me trust again. Thank You for being a guardian, teacher, mentor, and most of all friend. You taught me to value the peaceful nature of winters, as they represent a time for rest, inner reflection, and spiritual growth. Thank You for appreciating the “Here it comes” moments, my enigma nature, and yes, to answer your question, I still roll my eyes to situations and events.