Abstraction
December 15th, 2008
I largely live my life on abstractions.
Today I was reminded that my job is life and death.
I do poorly some more people suffer and die early.
I do well and and some will suffer less and live longer.
I can’t live with that truth every day.
Thankfully I am at least 4 steps removed.
and so I can easily abstract again.
Just need to remember.
Never have names or faces.
or even worse stories for the poor.
N.B.
This applies to all I work with too.
Also I recognise the effect of things outside our control
And finally I am thankful for grace that saves TEAR from many of my stuff ups.