Yesterday as I was at my desk short of patience for these people, I came across the following:
...Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless...
Can I be honest? Often I struggle to find compassion for others and myself. Sometimes it is much easier to lead with judgment, criticism, annoyance, frustration, etcetera. Even with deep awareness that more light, empathy, understanding, and goodness are needed, some days I have to stretch to find them.
I have affirmations and quotes on the wall behind my desk. One of them reads: I bring compassion. It is a daily reminder of my "real job." Today I am also reminded that mastery is achieved through consistent practice.
So, let's keep in our practice of bringing compassion and doing our jobs. We got this!
With Love,
LeKechia Lyshell
P.S.:
Bless has so many definitions. My favorite is "to invoke divine care." 😀
