For a really long time i always thought that i was a pretty compassionate person. In the midst of that i did always talk about myself in conversations with people. I made myself the focus point of every conversation and never really listen to what people had to say because it didn’t involve me. I would be that guy that pretends to listen and give people the fake laugh when they talk. It always bothered me if i wasn 't the center of the story. If i wasn’t receiving the attention then i would be upset. Nevertheless i did think my work with children, teenagers, and adults are what made me a compassionate person. When i was able to speak about God to the people i worked with… with the hope to change their lives in some way i thought that made …show more content…
It was a big step for me to initiate the conversation but forcefully make it about them. surprisingly I lost the ill feeling of talking about someone else. People seem to appreciate me more because i showed interest in them and the things that they are passionate about. In my results you will see how both subjects were very appreciative in some sort.
I chose to do my project on Diana Hill, because of her situation with her son Jamario and I felt as though I needed to be there for her. Through this process I would say that I sort of cheated myself just because I knew that it wouldn 't be hard to project a caring and compassionate attitude towards her because of the circumstances. But the only thing that really shocked me was the amount of responsibility she put on me just by leaning and depending on me a lot through this rough
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During this I did learn to just sit there and listen because she shared a lot of things with me and it would’ve been hard for me to interject and try to make myself the focus point of the conversation. In most of the interactions that we had I did feel uncomfortable just because there was a older woman crying out to me about her feelings and with pure raw emotion and I wasn’t sure how to comfort her in different ways other than just listening and letting her know that I was there for her. I did feel good just because she knew that she could call me and pour her soul out to be rather it was over text or in person and she understood that this relationship and bond with her and I was there and she knew that. When I told my parents about how she would call or ask me to be there with her and Jamario they told me that this was an opportunity. And it was clear to them that she was looking for someone to just talk to and pour into and she just wanted someone there to listen and they thought that this was a good thing. In someway I came to the conclusion that I was an outlet for her problems in this situation. By the end of this situation she sat me down and she told me how appreciative she was that I was there for her in
Statistically, over 670,000 Americans are homeless with a growing number. 48 million people go to bed hungry every night. Although we do provide shelters and opportunities in America, millions of people are homeless worldwide. Even on a more minor level there are still hundreds homeless within hometowns. Everyday we encounter the homeless whether by seeing them holding their personal signs at stoplights, confronts with beggars, or viewing them from afar under bridges. In her essay titled “On Compassion”, writer Barbara Ascher uses rhetorical techniques detailing some of her personal homeless experiences within the city life, Asher does effectively use logos, pathos,
Within the two essays On Compassion by Barbara Lazear Ascher and On Dumpster Diving by Lars Eighner, the idea of living poor is presented as a central theme. Do earthly possessions and abundance of money really make you rich? Or in reality, are you really poor because you're focusing more on self-involvement rather than compassion and thoughtfulness towards other individuals? According to dictionary.com, the definition of poverty is the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor. Of these two essays, On Compassion is more effective to its purpose.
After this experience, I have not only been able to become better person, but also have come to understand that I do hold a moral responsibility towards complete strangers. As noted by Kierkegaard, if I wish to live a good life and call myself a Christian, I must transition from the default setting of being an admirer to being an imitator. By imitating, more specifically, by serving and loving the people around me, I am now closer to being a true Christian. In addition, although the motive behind actions may not be that of good will, if they promote happiness, and I transform them into habit, they may eventually shift into something of moral worth. In other words, if we practice virtue and if we aim at the greatest happiness principle we are closer to being a person of virtue, an ethical person despite that our initial motive was not that of a good
Many people don’t know that social workers deal with more mental health than any psychologist, psychiatrist and psychiatric nurses combined. Interesting right? I would definitely have thought otherwise. Social work is a very unique field that is overlooked and should have quite a bit more appreciation than it does. Making it in the real world is tough but thanks to social work peoples civil rights are protected, people with mental illnesses are now able to afford humane treatment and society is more in tune with preventing child abuse and neglect. To be successful in the field of social work you have to care about what you are doing, have ethics, and have empathy… social work is not all about the money.
People’s lives are changed every day by their actions and experiences. This past summer, I participated in a community service project, an experience that opened my eyes in many ways. I was a volunteer at the County Memorial Hospital. In my time as a volunteer at the hospital, I was able to meet patients and staff members from all over the world and learn about their life experiences. Listening to all of their stories has made me truly appreciate everything which I have.
In Barbara Asher’s essay “On Compassion” the two women were both compelled by different motives; one was fear and the other was compassion. The first woman with her child waiting at the street crossing was terrified of the scraggly looking African American man starring at her child. So out of terror Asher says the women was “…bearing the dollar like a cross” which means she was holding it away from and her child as if trying to tell the man to stay back without speaking. Also the woman tightly gripped the handle of her stroller, going into defense mode. This brings the readers to believe that this was a racial issue and quite stereotypical, just a middle class woman walking with her blonde haired baby when approached by a different colored
Being compassionate is a main aspect of who I am as a person. Not only do I care about my friends and family, but also my community and the world. Ironically, I’m shy and introverted, but that certainly doesn’t mean I don’t want to express my concern about the wellbeing of others. In order to grow as a person and expand this personal aspect, there are goals I want to accomplish. I want to make an impact in this world- even if it’s minor. My compassion has led me to choose being a social worker as my career and work for a non profit organization.
When writing a research paper there are several steps in the process and a problem formulation or statement should reflect what is being proven or measured from the topic or subject that is researched. This paper will identify the problem which is Are social workers at a higher-risk for compassion fatigue or burnout because of job stress? Or social workers are at a higher-risk for compassion fatigue or burnout because of job related stress.
Nursing profession, with its enormous physical and emotional demands, naturally predisposes nurses to compassion fatigue (Mulligan, 2004). Moreover, nurses can protect themselves from compassion fatigue by engaging in practices to discover what is most important to them in life and set intentions to live a way that reflects their inner values.
I’ve always had a passion for helping others and I love the idea of being considered a dependable person. I enjoy when others come to me to talk about the hardship they are experiencing and being able to provide them with feedback or helpful advice. To do this I learned that you need to have the characteristics of a “people person”. You must be patient, which from my job experience of working in retail and the fast food industry, I would consider myself to be a highly patient person. I also posses the the skill of being outgoing and friendly. I allow myself to be comfortable when speaking with different types of people and I let myself open up so I can personally relate to them. By doing this I believe that others will return the comfort that I created and will want
firsthand the value of well-rounded care allows me to connect with patients I have encountered
I am entirely empathetic. Empathy is the attribute of my character, which allows me to be patient with children, compassionate with strangers, and passionate in my pursuit of systemic injustice. I truly believe compassion will equip me to be a wonderful teacher and leader; however, it is also one of my greatest concerns. I need to learn emotional boundaries, as I am one to give my heart away. Already I am learning the need to process the circumstances, and comments shared with me by the sweet students I am currently serving. I cannot even begin to fathom the level of brokenness I will be entering into as a corps member, if selected. So with that in mind, I have been wondering how may I change my mindset? How may I set healthy boundaries?
Thousands of homeless animals are looking for forever homes in America. Volunteering is a great way to give to your community and socialize the animals at the shelters. Working with dogs and cats that have not had good starts in their lives helps them trust again. It helps animals get over the trauma they have had before they went to the shelter. Socializing makes the animal more adoptable and they are given a chance to get forever homes. Volunteer at your local humane society 's and help out the animals like I have worked with in shelters.
I learned how it could help me be a compassionate parent one day, and how to raise compassionate children. I was raised as a compassionate person because of my mother, we often learn from the people around us. Society could take a lesson on how to be more compassionate to those around them. I believe compassion is significant in relationships, especially those who have been together for years and are out of the honeymoon phase also known as passion, however, this has taught me that not everyone is compassionate, but it doesn’t hurt if you are. We as a society are always assuming negative things about people even if we are compassionate. As we develop more of an awareness we become more concerned about what is going on around us and whether or not we should be judging people or not. I believe complete compassion is for the ones we are close to, our friends and family, showing compassion to strangers is a different form. We never talk about the negative that occurs with compassion, like the selfishness. We may have all been brought up to help others and feel empathic for those who are less fortunate, but in this article, I also explained why being compassionate improves the quality of our lives without making humans feel selfish. In a relationship we need to build our compassion on trust between the individual whether this be parents, children, coworkers, or stranger. I find this especially true when raising children, this teaches them to keep commitments, to not break promises, and consider other people’s feelings. Furthermore, successful relationships all have a solid foundation most likely built on friendship, both individuals have a mutual respect for and an enjoyment of each other’s company. The goal of compassion is empathy, Individuals want to be seen as friendly, or as
In a world filled of pain and suffering, compassion is arguably one of the most important qualities to hold. Compassion is the ability to be conscious of the suffering that other people may be experiencing, along with the desire to alleviate others from such suffering. Although there is debate about whether compassion involves literal action to alleviating suffering, being compassionate allows for one to understand the pain.