Caregivers see struggle,
see others struggling and facing challenges,
then step forward
to take care of the simplest struggles, like food & hygiene
so that the more wondrous struggles, like transformation & resolution
can be paid due attention.
Caregivers engage struggle
struggling to do what others can’t now easily do for themselves
so that others can struggle with what they must to do for themselves.
Caregivers enter struggle to enter the world of another
to help change what must be changed
to respect what is essential
to validate and empower
rather than
to make others like us.
Caregivers respect struggle
and struggle to give of themselves
so that others can live with some dignity
so that others can feel respect and love
while they face another day.
Caregivers live in struggle
between the needs of the self and the needs of others
putting aside their own moments
to empower and aid the moments of others.
Caregivers honor struggle
the struggle of every human
to live a simple life
to live a conscious life
to live a fulfilled life
to live the best life
with a little help from others.
Caregiving is struggle
to empower the struggle
that gives meaning to lives.
By honoring struggle
caregivers honor lives.
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