I need to think more before I answer a question rather than after....
A few people have been asking me recently, whether or not I enjoy my job. My answer for the past few times has been "Yes, but I feel like I am helping people who do not need help". Today I have come to the conclusion, that this answer (whilst it is how I feel) is idiotic on so many different levels. And so for the record......
First of all, it's almost a oxy moron. Yes but no type thing. This is not the case at all. I LOVE my work.
By me saying " I feel like helping people who dont need help", I have realised is actually very condesending to the magnificantly lovely people whom I work with. By no means are these people working for a lost cause, my co-teachers are all firecely dedicated to the school and its children.
Also, It makes me sound like a right arrogant git. Almost as if I am saying I am above all this, which I am not. It is also quite naieve of me. Just because these children are not in dire straights, it does not mean that they do not need help. There is one thing all children need in life, no matter what other circumstances they may be in, this (and once again forgive the cliche) is LOVE.
We can only do our best where we are at the moment. I have a dream to change the world, to provide a safe place for children everywhere. Well, that starts right where I am RIGHT NOW. There is no use talking about helping people thousands of miles away, when you are doing nothing to help the people who are right in front of you.
And so, what I am trying to say ( I think) is that. Yes, I would still love to move to Unganda, Liberia, someplace and open a school. But what I am doing right here right now, is just as important.
2 comments:
Of all your posts, I like this one the best. Respect.
Wow, I've said almost the exact same thing of my job. How right you are. I cannot possible dream of helping the "helpless" when I haven't begun to help those that the Lord has place in my daily life. Convicting, but good
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