I met Sr Adele (name changed) at a meeting of the Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India, of which she is a member. Walking during a break one day, she shared this experience—which taught me a beautiful lesson.
“I found myself feeling low and losing my enthusiasm,” Adele said. “I asked myself why, and what I can do about it. Then I came to a simple solution: Whatever be my situation, I can put more love into it. Once I made this change, I have been happy.”
In fact, I met Adele at the reception desk when I reached the venue. She had already made the mental shift—from waiting for outside events and persons to make her happy to finding happiness by putting more love into every setting. She too was a participant, like me. After getting her room, she went to the reception desk and told those working there: “I am free. Do you need any help?” They were delighted with her offer. One of them told her, “Thank you, Sister. In fact, we are short of staff. Can you help here at the reception, to give the seminar material to each one, and to show them their rooms?”
Fr Joe Mannath SDB
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