Help is NOT a dirty word!!!
by Monica Jimmerson-Wood
Today our society has glossed over words that once were considered profane or offensive. The words that once jeered a response of shame followed by stern correction are almost common place in music, movies, and social media. As I was thinking about this article and thought on what could be holding us back from moving forward into our respective destiny, I realized the acceptance of help. Doing my own research, I found a list of seven words known as “the seven dirty words”, interesting enough the word “help” is not one of the seven.
Asking for and receiving help when offered can be that component to launch your career forward or hold us back in our own realm of pride. “Help” is a simple unadulterated word that will not generate a reaction of indignation or disgrace. As a matter-of-fact, asking or accepting help when needed will demonstrate one of the highest levels of respect for someone else’s ability and expertise.
We’re talking about connecting-the-dots for the greater good. Being fully confident that what you have to offer should be shared beyond your arms reach, therefore linking up with additional arms to move the vision onward. Although you may be the one or the go-to guy that other solicits help from. Recognize, even the quarterback needs help to complete the play. No matter what line of work you find yourself in, there is a greater good in you. It’s that greater good that should not be contained in only you.
Without shame, “Would you mind helping with______”; in complete assurance, “I need your help in____ please and thank you. Sometimes we may be at a standstill or even sinking and someone will extend their hand, resource and time to assist. In place of being arrogant or shunning, graciously receive the help. It is their respect for you and what you’re doing that led them to extend the offer. It’s similar to the old joke:
An old man sits on the porch in the midst of rain. The rain water begins to rise to the porch; pretty soon, people in a rescue boat come by and encourages the old man to get in. The man replies, “God will save me”. Soon the water is up to his second floor, another boat of people come by and again tries to help the old man, again he replies, and “God will help me”. The water is now up to the 3rd floor, and yet again a rescue boat passes by and implores the old man to get in and yet again his reply is the same, “God will save me”. Finally the man drowns. Now face to face with God, he asks God, “God why didn’t you save me, why didn’t you help me?” To that God replied, “I tried! I sent three boats.”
In the list of “words not to say”, “help”, is not found. Life and our purpose in life are too great for us to do on our own. Asking and receiving help is one of the greatest expressions of respect we can give or be given.
Empowerment Scriptures: Hebrews 6:10, Proverbs 22:9, Luke 6:38, Galatians 6:2
What is an acronym to help you remember to give and receive help? ie. HugeExampleLordPlease!
Asking for and receiving help when offered can be that component to launch your career forward or hold us back in our own realm of pride. “Help” is a simple unadulterated word that will not generate a reaction of indignation or disgrace. As a matter-of-fact, asking or accepting help when needed will demonstrate one of the highest levels of respect for someone else’s ability and expertise.
We’re talking about connecting-the-dots for the greater good. Being fully confident that what you have to offer should be shared beyond your arms reach, therefore linking up with additional arms to move the vision onward. Although you may be the one or the go-to guy that other solicits help from. Recognize, even the quarterback needs help to complete the play. No matter what line of work you find yourself in, there is a greater good in you. It’s that greater good that should not be contained in only you.
Without shame, “Would you mind helping with______”; in complete assurance, “I need your help in____ please and thank you. Sometimes we may be at a standstill or even sinking and someone will extend their hand, resource and time to assist. In place of being arrogant or shunning, graciously receive the help. It is their respect for you and what you’re doing that led them to extend the offer. It’s similar to the old joke:
An old man sits on the porch in the midst of rain. The rain water begins to rise to the porch; pretty soon, people in a rescue boat come by and encourages the old man to get in. The man replies, “God will save me”. Soon the water is up to his second floor, another boat of people come by and again tries to help the old man, again he replies, and “God will help me”. The water is now up to the 3rd floor, and yet again a rescue boat passes by and implores the old man to get in and yet again his reply is the same, “God will save me”. Finally the man drowns. Now face to face with God, he asks God, “God why didn’t you save me, why didn’t you help me?” To that God replied, “I tried! I sent three boats.”
In the list of “words not to say”, “help”, is not found. Life and our purpose in life are too great for us to do on our own. Asking and receiving help is one of the greatest expressions of respect we can give or be given.
Empowerment Scriptures: Hebrews 6:10, Proverbs 22:9, Luke 6:38, Galatians 6:2
What is an acronym to help you remember to give and receive help? ie. HugeExampleLordPlease!