Gratitude Journal

"The mediocre mentor tells. The good mentor explains. The superior mentor demonstrates. The greatest mentor inspires!" –Lucia Ballas Traynor

You are certainly nothing less than the BEST and GREATEST! Finding a great mentor like yourself who believed in me, has changed my life forever.

Respected Immediate Past President Renu Bhushan who introduced me to the Inner Wheel Family! Your kindness always touches my heart and the level of patience you maintain in every situation is incredible. I have witnessed you working tirelessly round the clock, without sweating. I am not sure where you get this kind of energy from, but it never fails to surprise me. You have taught me to stay determined and focused on my tasks and goals and not to stop till I have done my level best.

As most people already know about me, you were my motivation to join Inner Wheel. You identified my skills and encouraged me to master in areas I am good at. You taught me that there is no age or end to learning. Despite you being an ocean of knowledge and wisdom, I have never seen you be proud of your achievements. Your groundedness, warmth, and endearment are mesmerizing. I have always found you standing by me, appreciating my positive efforts, and scolding me for mistakes. And then, spoiling me with your love and affection, while you make me understand how to improve on my drawbacks.

There have been times when I picked your brain for hours with my endless questions. You lent me your ears without a complaint, always full of love and admiration. And like a mother you continued to push me in the right direction by kindling the fire within me. You saw the talent and ability within me and motivated me to bring them out.

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, even when the wind is blowing against you, You taught me this by setting an example. I have learned to stand up for my beliefs and not compromise on my principles, regardless of the situation. The way you stand tall and strong, with your head held up high, unwilling to compromise on your beliefs, and yet so loving and sensitive to others' emotions is remarkable.

These are just a few of your attributes that make me love you so dearly. All I can say is THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, for being all that you are to me.

Thanks & Regards,

Nidhi Goel