First Do No Harm

“First Do No Harm”.

Whatever the origin of the phrase, I think it is an important injunction to those of us who try and get involved in the world, outside of our own immediate and personal concerns.

Help is own really help, if it is wanted, and it make the situation better.

That sounds easy and obvious.

But it involves taking our egos out of the equation. If your ego is anything like mine, it can seem bloody difficult. And it seems like this is true for many people, because unwanted, unhelpful help, is available everywhere I look.

There are some simple steps we can take though

Slow down
Relax
Observe
Listen

It isn’t so difficult really. And I don’t think it’s too late for me to learn.