Zen to Zany via Cathy Ruggiero
Two dear friends of mine are in rough patches, and all I can do is listen – trying to let them know I care.
One has problems at work. Co-workers are undermining themselves and each other, causing problems for the whole office. My friend isn’t in a position to do anything definitive and has to not only continue to work with these people, but also try to get them to work together, try to keep them from fighting when possible customers enter the office, and try to keep from pulling her hair out. Bad situation, and I can’t think of any reasonable thing to even suggest. :0)
Another friend has family problems. She is normally a really funny, devil-may-care, enthusiastic person, but family problems have made her quiet and sad. I’ve reminded her that I’m here, that I can listen, and that I care about her, but I’m frustrated that I can’t wave a magic wand and ‘fix’ things. I hate to see her hurting.
I’ll keep thinking about things. I’ll hope to hear from them, and reach out again if I don’t. I know that they would both help me if I had a problem. I’m lucky to have both of these ladies as good friends. I hope I can figure out something I can do…
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