What's on my mind? Sadness. Today was a horrible, gut-wrenching reminder of the toll that can take place on someone when they let life get to them. I KNOW there is much more to it, as I deal with it for my clients on a daily basis. But, heart-breakingly, a colleague completed suicide last night.
No job is worth my mental health, my heart & soul's condition. I had a few people ask me today how I do NOT let work get to me, as I work in one of the highest at-risk-for-suicide jobs there is, especially within the assignment I am in.
First and foremost, I build my foundation on One whose peace resides within me no matter what is going around me on the outside. Many a time I do not always tap into His peace, but when I do, what happens on the outside has little impact. 2- I am thankful for my family & friends who constantly help me see outside of the situation. 3- I base my life on more than work. I- capital I- nor you- are what you do. Our jobs, titles, do not define WHO we are, our essence, or our value.
My heart is heavy for my colleague & his family. It is equally heavy for those who feel so depressed & heartbroken that they choose this route.
If any one of you ever starts to go down this road, please, oh please, call me. YOUR life means so much to me!
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