Suppose someone you care about is going through an extremely difficult time. You would do anything to help but cannot. Perhaps the person is not ready to receive your help. Perhaps the person does not want your wisdom. Whatever the case may be, there are always times when you have to witness another’s pain without being able to help.
At such times, remember that it is not your job to alleviate their pain, just so you can feel good about yourself. If you were to take away their pain before they are ready to release it, you would be robbing them of precious life lessons that they would have to learn through other difficult circumstances.
Things are not always as they seem. Accept them as they are. Send love and light of understanding to them.
At such times, remember that it is not your job to alleviate their pain, just so you can feel good about yourself. If you were to take away their pain before they are ready to release it, you would be robbing them of precious life lessons that they would have to learn through other difficult circumstances.
Things are not always as they seem. Accept them as they are. Send love and light of understanding to them.
dear mrs jha, soooo true. I felt very exasperated at a friend for not heeding / appreciating the advice i gave regarding the sad state of her marriage. I guess i should be just a witness. Do you think we should stop dispensing advice too?
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