Reply #3: idgie is close to my view in this [View All]

[The Traveler]

But I would add these thoughts. Empathy means the capacity for feel for another, and that means that sometimes you will become acutely aware that some of life's experiences really suck. You mention this job must be done correctly or people die. Feel, also, for the potential victims.

Realism demands we accept constraints on what we can really do for people. Idealism derived from empathy demands we always push those constraints. There's a tension there. Your post evidences your are experiencing that tension. Hey. No one said that the attempt to live truly well, from both heart and mind, would be easy. Or always comfortable.

The universe does contain what your trainee needs ... there is a right work for that person. Apparently, what you do isn't it. Accept that without remorse, and be a friend.

Best to ya ...