This week, I discovered one of my gifts in the midst of a meltdown -- or maybe I just named it. Yes, I had a meltdown at work when I was trying to maneuver my scooter, misjudged my spacing, misjudged my speed and wiped out some plastic file holders. It made a terrible crash, but no one was injured and for that I am grateful. I just had to leave the mess for my coworkers to clean up and I retreated to the break room to get coffee and pull myself together.
A coworker was there to get coffee also. She hadn't heard the commotion I caused and asked the simple question, "So how are things going for you today?" My tears started to flow and I just couldn't stop myelf. She hugged to comfort me and shed a few tears herself.
My discovery is that one of my gifts is compassion. I have internalized so many of the distresses that others have shared with me. People tell me the most amazing things about the hurts, trials and losses that they've experienced. I wonder if there is a sign on my forehead that says, "Tell me your troubles. They are safe with me and together we will see if we can figure out a solution."
Others see me as a strong person....... and I guess I am because I know that God is there supporting me along the way. I always remember that God's got my back. Sometimes I need another person to be God to me....... "God with skin on," and that's who my friend and coworker was this week.
Thanks, Fancy...... from your friend Pants.
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