Hi Yukiyo,

It is true that you can’t switch your feelings on and off when it comes to caring for someone. But, it’s okay because what you feel for a patient is real and expressive. Feeling sad shows that you care. Caring for people is a great attribute to have.

I’ve often felt sad when patients of mine were sick or couldn’t seem to cope through the day. At those times I changed my sadness to joy by praying or telling a joke or just listening to my patient with an empathetic heart.

So, Yukiyo, it’s cool to know you care.

Cedric