Message #40746

[guest587]

Thanks Steve.

I was called into work unexpectedly and asked to help a coworker I've been feeling negative energies from. After getting over my selfish mental resistance I decided to go into work and help for a couple hours. It was good. I remembered something you said here, my poor coworker has endured quite a bit. I realized she didn't really need me there to help do any of the work(there were two employees just as capable as doing what I did) but that my being there ended up being a big help.

Reading what you said here, before going in, I did not harp on too many wordy statements. I tried to say what I could when I could, trusting it was enough. She really needed to vent and open up, I believe she is feeling isolated and prior to tonight I believe she was unintentionally undermining and ignoring me.

Perhaps it was good for both of us. Now going into work and dealing with others, I pray to God for his protection and guidance. To say just enough or not to say anything if it calls for it... It's more important to practice speaking kindly than it is to prove a point. Eventually, it'll be possible to do both.