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To act as a guardian to somebody during a difficult time is a most beautiful gift of support. One of the greatest gifts we can give another human being is to
act as their guardian. Whether this gift is related to a specific situation
or is representative of an ongoing commitment, we each benefit from the
association. To protect someone is to walk with them in challenging times and
see them through safely to the other side. In doing this, we grow with them.
And those under our guardianship derive confidence from our support and
assistance, enabling them to persevere through almost any conditions. There are many reasons we feel inspired to serve as guardians to those we
care for. Sometimes just holding the space for somebody allows them to do
what is necessary to grow or heal. We may simply want to see that our friend
or loved one is taken care of and equipped to prevail over difficult
circumstances. We may also sense that we are in possession of knowledge our
loved ones are lacking yet need in their current stage of development. Our
offer to serve as a guardian may also be both unsolicited and unrelated to
any one situation. Instead of helping someone we care about cope with a
specific challenge, we may find ourselves providing them with a more general
form of emotional sustenance that prepares and strengthens them for
challenges yet to come.
Our ability to empathize with those under our guardianship is our greatest
asset because our comprehension of their needs allows us to determine how we
can best serve them. Even when this comprehension is limited, however, the
loving intentions with which we enter into our role as guardian ensure that
our care and protection help others grow as individuals while living their
lives with grace. |
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