Care

The level of care for one should equal the same care for all. Is it possible to care for everyone the same way?  What does it mean to care. Care can be interpreted as being concerned about something or an individual. It means to take an interest in something or about an individual and want the best for them. In some greetings individuals may say, “take care” How does one take care? Is it something that can be carried and passed from one person to another? Yes, care can be passed from one person to another person. Recognizing that there is a need for care and providing it helps the person in need. There are multiple ways to care, a plant can be cared for, a person can be cared for, or provide care in a situation.

Care for a plant requires attention to the water level, ample amount of sunlight and healthy soil. Providing care for a plant, may help the plant to grow, produce beautiful flowers, green healthy leaves and may last a long time. Without the proper care the plant may wither and die. However, using care and with the proper maintenance the plant may live a long life.  

Showing the proper care for a person requires assessing their circumstances and determining what their needs are. Care can be used to fill a gap when there is a need. Filling the gap may help an individual to get through a difficult time. Care can be shown by providing care packages, being there to just listen when they are ready to talk. Providing care are steps taken to fill a vacancy or to fill a void.  However, the lack of care can create situations that may become overwhelming. It’s believed that everyone wants to feel that they are cared for.

Situations are occasionally created by individuals for attention. Creating situations as a test are done by individuals who lack feelings of being cared for. Situations may arise from challenges that are not easy to overcome. Long lasting and deeply embedded emotional scars can be erased when the proper care is given. It’s not unheard of for an individual to create a situation to see if anyone will come to their rescue. Care for others should be given to them without expecting anything in return. When the time comes, who will come to their aid and address the situations that could be weighing an individual down.  

Providing care for plants, individuals and situations is a honorable thing to do. Observing and not taking action to provide care is a wasted opportunity to help when it’s needed. The bible speaks of care. It reads in 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. The scripture is providing instructions for the individual to place dependence on God. The type of care that God provides is also, reassurance and to calm the individual that all will be well. The care that is given to one should be the same level of care that is given to all. I Will, Will You?