There is an opportunity for us to realize, each and every single day. When there is something that is frightening or seemingly awful – there is still an amazing opportunity.
One of my staff members is going through a terrible situation with her health. When she arrived for work, I could see was exhausted and stressed out, not ready to perform work tasks. I invited her to sit and catch up a bit. Relax. What I saw was an opportunity to be helpful, it didn’t matter what her situation was, here we would discover some benefit to simply communicating with one another.
As we sat, she talked about the cycle of illness that her husband is seemingly trapped within. He has been in and out of the hospital repeatedly over the past several months. Physicians have struggled to determine exactly what the core issue is. At one point, they were told that he might have cancer. Three weeks past by before it was ruled out. Agonizing.
However, they finally got the relieving news that cancer is not the diagnosis. I asked her what their reaction was when they hear the news – we each let out a huge sigh of relief –whew! It was audible.
During that 3 weeks, these two people found a way to come together to share their fears and agony in a way that brought them together like they have not been for years. It was an unwelcomed invitation in the way of horrible stress but the outcome it produced gave them a pathway to the emotional connection they were craving.
They are still facing medical challenges. They still have the stress of what the problems are and what they need to do to address them. They already have some answers intuitively. Their lifestyle is not healthy – their exercise routine is non-existent. Their diet is based upon whatever they crave, regardless of nutrition. They both know this.
As we sat together, she cried a little. Of course! The burden of worry is enormous. Then she exclaimed – I really need a massage! YES. She is making the appointment while she is here working this morning – I gave it to her as a work task. She has made a physician appointment for herself – very wise, she knows she needs to take care of her health. She is Googling the NutraBullet online to place the order so she and her husband can Superfood. All topics of discussion previously but now the opportunity has arrived. Hallelujah.
