(MA from Saitama Prefecture/20s/Female/Social Worker)
“Now that it’s already your 3rd year as a social worker, be aware of your responsibility.” “You should be able to handle such a simple thing as this.” Having worked as a social worker for more than two years, I came to be told things like this often by my boss and seniors. Each time I was told this, I felt strongly in my heart, “I have to grow to be full-fledged like my seniors.” “I must strive to become a capable worker.”
Afraid of making mistakes and being scolded, my heart was overwhelmed by my daily work and the societal pressure. And this year, I suffered from gastroenteritis, palpitations, and agitation. Feeling like I couldn’t keep up anymore, I was worried and thinking about writing a resignation letter.
Although I Was Doing My Best Superficially
Meanwhile, I was told to go to two offices for on-the-job training. I received harsh comments even when I went to the training site. It was at this time that I realized a certain emotion that filled my heart for the first time. I’d thought I had been doing my best regardless of being harshly scolded or physically unstable, but it was only superficial, and the truth is that I was harboring discontent and dissatisfaction deep in my heart.
In a church lecture I attended, I learned the importance of devoting oneself to one’s work to the fullest, and this helped me a lot because I used to think it would be OK for me to look for another job if that job was not right for me. This teaching made me cool-headed, and I decided to abandon such half-hearted feelings and become a person who is needed a lot by the company as long as I work as a full-time employee. Rather than being dissatisfied, I became more willing to adapt.
Being Mentally Positive Led to Being Physically Healthy
The existence of my parents also supported me. When I got a heat stroke or fell and got injured during the training, my parents pointed out a little harshly, “We think you are over-pushing yourself.” I could take this as the love of my parents who supported me, and I was motivated to strive more.
Now that I am through with the training, I have the mindset to work positively for improvement and correct the weaknesses of mine that my seniors point out. In interacting with the clients, while offering kigan so that I will be able to understand their thoughts and feelings and be there for them, I feel more rewarded than ever before. As if in tandem with my positive heart, I hardly get sick now. I don’t feel the need to overexert myself saying to myself, ” Because it’s my third year,” but I have a strong mind to stay calm, thinking that it’s okay as long as I work carefully on what is in front of me.
Heeding the Shinji to Understand the Reasons for the Joys Experienced
Shinji is the universal principle (truth), and can also be the guidance of life that foresees the future. Please feel the wonders of a life that flows exactly in a way the Shinji tells us when you live with the teachings of Kami.
Shinji
Do your best with what must be done now.
Then gradually, you will be able to have dreams, meaning, and purpose.
You will also be blessed with the confidence to live.
The first thing you should have is gratitude; accept everything and just live with gratitude.
Then, happiness begins to sprout and grow.