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Running Head: Unit V

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Running Head: Unit V

Unit V Reflection Paper

My Vocation

I have been blessed with the gift of effective counseling, especially on social psychological problems. This gift is based on my quick ability to build trust with people and initiate open and free conversations with people. This way, I can easily let people open up and share what they are going through. In me, I bear the gifts of love and kindness. I have always been concerned about the mental health of others, especially those in psychological situations that have limited their abilities in life. I have an ingrained commitment towards reaching them and attempting to extricate them from these life-limiting conditions. I have always done this since my early years in school basing this commitment on the biblical teachings in Proverbs 31:8-9 that, as Christians, we should speak up for the rights of the poor and defend their rights.

I am passionate about seeing people who regain their smiles again after mentally and spiritually bruising battles. This life is full of challenges, evils, and obstacles that impede man's happiness and fulfillment. Many individuals have indelible memories that prevent them from achieving happiness and being socially productive in the course of supporting others. I have, therefore, many times taken it upon myself to help these people overcome these challenges and revert to their healthy lives. Studies have revealed that the most significant potential limiting situations are those of bitterness, anger, regret, anxiety, rivalry, and even self-doubts (Wachholtz & Fitch, 2018). These factors cause shame, negative and self-destructive energy, and low energy and zeal to perform tasks and responsibilities.

My greatest joy has been in seeing people regain their strength and reverting to their desired positive courses. According to the South African bishop Desmond Tutu, all human beings are born with the innate desire to do well and help others (Best et al., 2015). Therefore, I have found self-fulfillment not only in helping people recover from unfavorable circumstances but also in seeing them realize their positive missions in this world and embarking on them. These people have become part of my life, and I thank God because their success stories have always provided so much comfort, that I have always found spiritual renewal every morning.

I believe I have been called to help people overcome all forms of psychological torture. The calling demands that I put all possible efforts to liberate these people, including doing advocacy communication, speaking truth to authorities about the emotional suffering people, and even taking the initiative to do psychotherapy to these people. A divine calling provides one with the zeal and energy to serve and renews this commitment in the face of whatever adversity (Panchuk, 2018). This calling has helped me overcome many hurdles that have come my way in my pursuit of achievements.

Fortunately, my education has always provided me with the skills to serve people in an above-stated manner. The majority of the emotional suffering encountered by human beings are as a result of spiritual deprivation (Wachholtz & Fitch, 2018). I firmly believe that spiritual nourishment can transform lives and offer hope to those deprived. My current education is equipping me with all this, and soon I will be ready to serve humanity.

References

Best, M., Aldridge, L., Butow, P., Olver, I., Price, M., & Webster, F. (2015). Assessment of spiritual suffering in the cancer context: A systematic literature review. Palliative & supportive care, 13(5), 1335-1361. Retrieved from; https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/palliative-and-supportive-care/article/assessment-of-spiritual-suffering-in-the-cancer-context-a-systematic-literature-review/785FE7CCAB159BC27013119BCFA0BC3A

Panchuk, M. (2018). The shattered spiritual self: a philosophical exploration of religious trauma. Res Philosophica, 95(3), 505-530. Retrieved from; https://www.pdcnet.org/resphilosophica/content/resphilosophica_2018_0095_0003_0505_0530

Wachholtz, A., & Fitch, C. (2018). Spiritual dimensions of pain and suffering. In Handbook of pain and palliative care (pp. 719-735). Springer, Cham. Retrieved from; https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-95369-4_34.