Periagoge
Scenario

How mentoring disappointments challenge savior fantasies

I've been mentoring a kid from the neighborhood for two years and he got arrested last week, and I keep wondering if I failed him or if some situations are just too big for one person's good intentions.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When someone you've invested in struggles despite your efforts, it reveals both the limits of individual influence and the complexity of systematic problems.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist merit and the ripple of good action?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.