Last week was a challenging week for me. I like to have all my “ducks in a row” and all “my boxes checked”. I like to have things predicable and I like to have things under control (my control if I’m honest 🙂). Last week I could not function and figure out strategy and plans on my own. I HAD to rely on teamwork, on my team members to help.
I like helping and I am less natural at receiving help. Last week folks from nursing, HR, housing, home health, and administration leaped in to help with the start of the CPE program. Everything is different and I needed to lean on the expertise of others. It was good for me. I felt respected, held and supported. I think they were glad to help and I so appreciated it. You would have had a crazy, flustered chaplain walking around otherwise.
So my offering today is that you let others help you today. Open to their generosity of expertise and spirit. For me it was a balm last week and I for one feel different this week, more held this week in my work than before. It was a good lesson.
And for those who were great team members to me (and you know who you are) … Thank you. Thank you.
Adapted Morning Prayer before Work
As the sun rises this day, May love rise in my heart. A love that dispels tiredness A love that overcomes difficulty. A love that builds relationship. A love that inspires diligence. A love that delivers excellence. A love that develops trust. A love that produces gratitude. Help me to live in the light of love today. Not just for myself but for those I work with in love. Amen.
Be the inspiration that you hope for the world today.