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" … for such things must happen first…” – Luke 21:9

I stand in the middle of two seemingly opposing camps: owners and employees. As HR manager, it is my role to bridge the gap between these two camps so we can move our organization to its vision.

Recently, an organizational development program opened many issues that had previously lain dormant.

Employees started being vocal, which resulted to hurt feelings, bruised egos, demotivation and resignations.

Still, I did not lose hope even if at times I got carried away by the rising temperature.

My belief is that to move from Here to There, steps have to be taken, boulders need to be moved and walls have to be scaled.

These are all necessary movements so we can smoothen the path to where we want to go.

And bold movements stir the system, the status quo. People become afraid and ask, “Where are we going?”

Family Systems Theory says that most of the time, we resist the very changes that we seek — because it hurts.

In our spiritual journey, we call that pruning or purification. They have a purpose: a better you.-Tess Atienza

REFLECTION:

Going through a turbulent period in your life? Hold on — listen to what God is trying to tell you through it.
Don’t let go of my hands, Lord, when times are rough.