Love this! I’m learning more and more that maybe some just don’t know how because they are so closed to learning their circumstances or even acknowledging that they, themselves, could even be in that very position. I try to help all people in any way that I can and I have actually been criticized because they feel I’m “enabling” them. I keep on helping and will let God be the judge. ♥️
Yes, these different ways of responding can challenge everyone of us. The important thing I like to remind myself is to be curious, open, and aware of how suffering impacts us – both as the sufferer or as the onlooker. In many cases, I imagine, we can't always relate because we haven't experienced suffering. I know after my own experiences with health issues, I'm much more compassionate now because I understand how healing an open hand and the presence of a loving other can be. We're all on that journey of learning aren't we?!
Thanks for your post. I did not realize how my emotions affect how I respond to someone in suffering. Food for thought the next time I respond to someone who is suffering or when I am going through a time of suffering.
Love this! I’m learning more and more that maybe some just don’t know how because they are so closed to learning their circumstances or even acknowledging that they, themselves, could even be in that very position. I try to help all people in any way that I can and I have actually been criticized because they feel I’m “enabling” them. I keep on helping and will let God be the judge. ♥️
Yes, these different ways of responding can challenge everyone of us. The important thing I like to remind myself is to be curious, open, and aware of how suffering impacts us – both as the sufferer or as the onlooker. In many cases, I imagine, we can't always relate because we haven't experienced suffering. I know after my own experiences with health issues, I'm much more compassionate now because I understand how healing an open hand and the presence of a loving other can be. We're all on that journey of learning aren't we?!
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Thanks for your post. I did not realize how my emotions affect how I respond to someone in suffering. Food for thought the next time I respond to someone who is suffering or when I am going through a time of suffering.
Thanks for your comment - on that journey with you!