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Compulsion to Help
by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Rated "G" by the Author.

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We may become submerged in our compulsion to help, to our detriment, which may manifest itself in constant fatigue and resentment

You are the life saver!

You jump in the dark, murky waters
to save someone who is drowning

You feel connected and validated by helping others.

What happens when the person holds on to you tightly and
does not let you gasp for air despite your repeated attempts?

What happens when she/he takes you deeper under the murky waters?

How are you helping now?

Do you sink to the bottom in the spirit of helping?
or
Do you get loose from the person to save your own life and then return to help?

When do you decide you need to save yourself
so you can help others later?

Tend To Your Garden Within

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Reviewed by Diana Legun	10/2/2012

I greatly appreciate your writing. Especially effective I find, are your questions. They are posed, not imposed. There is a large difference in the hearing of words treated those two different ways. I like your way and the words you convey. Tending the Garden Within is certainly a healthy place to be. Thank you ~~ Diana




Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart	9/27/2012

This brought back to me feelings of desperation I experienced when my cousin was drowning and I tried to save her. She pulled me down and a life guard saved us both. It's just sometimes time to let go and let the life guard do his job. Great poem, wise and thought provoking.




Reviewed by Ronald Hull	9/17/2012

You don't read like a engineer, you read like a psychologist. As always, great advice. Ron




Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER	9/16/2012

That is where I am at now Shervin, bless ya for this timely comment.

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