Emmanuel

"sometimes it's not about what you do for someone that matters, but about how you've made them feel (about themselves). - Insightful words from a senior at work when we were discussing some cases, especially those that had deeper issues, and who were really hurting or have experienced deep hurt.

I think the original quote is slightly different, but I'd like the remember and understand it as the above.

The above quote reminds me to treat those who are hurting or have been hurt with dignity, as fellow human beings created in the image of God. It's almost so easy to feel frustrated or angry at them when they project their frustrations and anger on you. Then I end up treating them differently, in a negative way, with less respect, patience and care.

This quote also encourages me to remember to empathize (or identify) with those who are hurting. After all, Christ came as a human being to identify with us as humans. He's able to sympathize with our weaknesses. Therefore, we can learn to empathize with others too.

It's not just about what we do for others, but how we do what we do and how we relate to others that will matter.

And God is with us in Christ. He'll enable us to continue our work with people He's brought into our lives, even when we can be so imperfect.




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I enjoyed the consultation session with this senior. I realised that there's so much I've got to grow in and to learn in terms of learning how to assess cases and the kind of information that I'll need to have about each case. I definitely feel challenged yet I am not overly stressed because she's not pushy or demanding. I think it's great.