Today I read Father Parker's sermon (he had written his address behind it so he gave me the paper) about actively looking for Christ in everyone and trying to reach out to them.
It was a good sermon. He gave us a few funny anecdotes where he tried to help someone and got told to go to (he didn't mention where except that it was pretty hot) and he added: "I won't tell you what he said about my parentage."
We all laughed.
But he said, reaching out, you have to be prepared to be rejected. You have to be OK with rejection.
And then, I came in to work and got immediately irritated. With the one who irritates everybody by posturing, posing and ranting.
And I arrested my knee jerk reaction (OK, I arrested it after I put on headphones to block out her voice) and thought about it.
Maybe some people behave the way they do as a cry for help. What if she's lonely? What if she's lost?
It doesn't seem likely.
But thinking like this, I felt more kindly disposed towards her.
And from my corner at least, the deathly vibes of irritation ceased to project towards her.
Which is a victory of sorts, no?
Deep breath.
Peace.
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