Working Professionally

I had an interesting encounter in the realm of working professionally this morning.

Had a meeting with management and other relevant staff on various matters. Suffice to say, there were some areas from my department which were vague; numbers reflected that my staff and I did not really understand what was required in a certain area of work. And my "boss" was quite clear in what he thought was the problem, and I realized, to my happiness and joy, that eventhough what he had to say was not very complementary, and in fact, here and there, the content could have been transmitted in a better manner using more positive nuances, tones and language, I can sift the wheat from the chaff. And most wonderfully for me, I did not take it personally. I was able to see things in the "proper perspective", and discovered an ability to take things very objectively.

This is a huge achievement for me, and really, I have to say it is by God's grace that this has been extended to me. Perhaps others don't have this problem. However, I have been struggling in this area for a long, long time.

I am realizing that being professional and objective is very close to truth. I need to be aware though that truth must always be accompanied by grace. Perhaps grace is the subjective element in all these proceedings.

Being objective is an experience of seeing things clearly. Being objective in fact actually helps the possessor look out for the details.

Could I say that as I am secured in who I am, that is, my identity is forever secured, I can then engage in activities without fearing any reduction of self?

This is a wonderful discovery, and I am looking for more self-discovery which will help me be more self-aware, and grow by being willing to change for the better.