Helping sorrow

[Enyiah]

Splash:
if you feel "compelled" to have a role it may be that you are wanting to do their work because you feel their pain (etc).. that is somewhat wanting to help yourself feel better also...

When we witness pain and sorrow our primary impulse (for many) is to want to help or to want to «fix-it». 

Splash:
I used to want to give everyone healing... but where they're 'at' is their journey (catalyst)...

Words that ring so true, and using that  'understanding' makes for a good guiding stick to measure one's personal input. 

Through my line of work I was forced to learn how to balance how much 'energy' I give away in my service towards others.  I say 'forced' because at one point I was so over-worked that I suffered a major health problem.  This problem  helped me to recognize my boundaries and to respect them.  I have gained awareness to better protect myself against giving too much of my Self away. 

I guess  what I want to say is:  be mindful of the energy you give away to others.