When I thought I Failed!

When I Thought I Failed!

Every once in a while, I’ll convince myself that I didn’t do my best. I say to myself that I could have done better at reaching someone who needed me or who was in pain. During those times, I beat myself up and wish I had all the answers.

The truth is: none of us have all the answers. We have what Spirit allows us to have in that moment. That is enough. If more would have been needed, I would have been given more.

With this client, I felt as if I had taken the wrong tact, had no insight into her true problem, and when I asked questions, she was argumentative and obstructive to the process. The process didn’t mesh like 99% of my clients.

With this woman, I seriously thought I had failed desperately. Even so, I encouraged myself: “This isn’t so bad. I did the best I could. I used all the tools in my toolbox to help. My heart was open to being compassionate and helpful. If what I had to offer wasn’t enough for her, perhaps a refund would be in order.”

Fortunately, I got to see the client one last time before I made the decision to tell her my truth. When she came in to my office, she had on a happy smile and was completely changed. She told me that she was 99% free of all of what she had come in to my office for and felt the other 1% was a good way to keep her on her toes when struggles came along.

To tell you the truth, I was relieved and happy at the same time. “What made the difference between the last three sessions and this session?” I asked her…

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