Happy Feet Friday
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I'm going to write you something happy. I LOVE MY JOB. If there's anything right now that makes me happy, it's working with people; helping them change their lives. No, it's not always happy. There are tragic circumstances involved in what I do. And I'm learning how to let those things go when I lock the door at night.
But for the most part? When I leave my job at the end of the day, I bask in the glory that is giving people hope. I give, yes. But I get so much more out of giving. I can't even tell you how it feels other than wonder. Wonderment. Wonder FULL. I am full of wonder that I do this thing. That I am ALLOWED to do this. It is a gift to me that I can hardly fathom.
My problems. My concerns. They fade away as I teach. As I listen. As I sit in awe of the pain people share with me. That I am the safe person they trust. Who is this woman I have turned into? I love her. I love that she cares. I love that she patiently waits through someone's tears to offer hope.
I do not recognize this woman, but she is me. And it is wonderful.
6 comments:
I have a feeling that if it weren't for your problems and concerns, then you wouldn't get as much out of your job as you do. Oh, and I also believe it takes someone pretty darn wonderful to give back something so wonderful to others.
I'm so glad you have your work and that it buoys you.
A good friend of mine once sent me this quote:
"The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."
- Elizabeth Kubler Ross
Kate, you are one of the beautiful people.
I knew you would be perfect at this job - so happy you love it. Your clients are lucky to have you.
This is an awesome post! Thank you.
I love that you love your job (and I am so completely jealous that you love your job). I hope to have that some day.
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