Day 15 Work

When Carla and I embarked on today’s walk, we quietly walked along and I opened my mind to whatever may present itself. Strangely, it was work. Looking back, I worked hard. I worked hard for my clients. I worked hard for my family. I was able, with the greatest partner a man could have, to provide for, and care for, 3 kids and give them a good start in life. Over the decades and the thousands of clients I represented, I gave my clients everything I had. It’s the only way I knew how to practice. One of the better kept secrets of my practice was that I did indeed have a heart. I tried to stay as objective as possible and not let my emotions cloud my judgment. I didn’t always represent “The Good Guy”. I could very effectively represent people I never would share a beer with. I thought it counterproductive to spend time thinking about my personal feelings. But, I am human and I do have a heart. In the silence of my own thoughts I cared deeply on a personal level about many clients. Yesterday, I thought of a client who, after a very long marriage and an even longer relationship and the tragedy of losing a child was blindsided with a divorce. She handled herself with grace and dignity. It was an honor to guide her through the process. With energy and determination she started a new life and is thriving. Whether it was a father battling against his children being relocated to a far away state or a mother trying to escape an abusive relationship or a loving caring parent trying to battle parental alienation, I did everything in my power to help them. Sometimes with success other times, only time would cure. The Camino has helped me come to terms with the reality that I did more than just make money for my family. I helped people.