In the 9 years that I have spent in this institution, I have learned some lessons...the sort that only life and living it can teach. I can attest that most of these 'lessons' are bitter in nature...painful...some so much so that it becomes hilariously ridiculous (in retrospect!).
The past three weeks have been a lesson of sorts as well. While being away on a much needed break, I got news that I have been promoted to a higher position in the hospital. I must confess that the news came as quite a shock. I was at a friend's place bunking over and my phone starts to go crazy (with the baby laughter) in the middle of the night. That's when I got the news.
Well, I thank God for the impossible. I thank God for showing me that indeed...vengeance is not mine and that He rewards those who do not repay evil with evil. I must say that it was hard having to keep turning the other cheek...but I am glad I did.
And no, I am neither happy nor glad that the other person did not get the promotion. I am sure that she must be devastated and I feel for her...even though I reckon my sympathy is lost on her. But let's put it this way. At news of my promotion and the controversy surrounding it, someone asked whether I thought the promotion was fair. Without hesitation I said yes. Then he said, "Forget about everything else." I could have kissed him for that statement. Made me feel...at peace...with the whole thing instantly. The sun shone and all was well again.
The past three weeks have been a lesson of sorts as well. While being away on a much needed break, I got news that I have been promoted to a higher position in the hospital. I must confess that the news came as quite a shock. I was at a friend's place bunking over and my phone starts to go crazy (with the baby laughter) in the middle of the night. That's when I got the news.
Well, I thank God for the impossible. I thank God for showing me that indeed...vengeance is not mine and that He rewards those who do not repay evil with evil. I must say that it was hard having to keep turning the other cheek...but I am glad I did.
And no, I am neither happy nor glad that the other person did not get the promotion. I am sure that she must be devastated and I feel for her...even though I reckon my sympathy is lost on her. But let's put it this way. At news of my promotion and the controversy surrounding it, someone asked whether I thought the promotion was fair. Without hesitation I said yes. Then he said, "Forget about everything else." I could have kissed him for that statement. Made me feel...at peace...with the whole thing instantly. The sun shone and all was well again.
4 comments:
Wow! Such deep issues ah! Let's move on and speak about other people ....... That Haris guy ah ....
That Bee guy pulak ah.....
Ha ha ha ha...your birthday coming up. Berwaspada lah!
It’s a rare thing to find someone as generous and kind as you. Thank you for supporting my dreams, no matter what. I couldn’t ask for a better partner.
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