Caring and compassion for others as well as serving others is important in our life. After reading “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen, Jacob experiences the disappointment of his children not showing up for an important event in his life. He also experiences the sadness when he tries to tell his out of date stories and experiences to both his family and others. If you are unable to read the novel, you might want to see the movie. If you have experienced the last few years of an elderly parent or grandparent, their stories and life lessons are important to their feeling valued. These stories are repeated over and over. We remember the stories because we have heard them before; however, our elderly loved ones forget that they told them to us before. Listen with your heart and soul. Even in the workplace, it is imperative to listen to the stories and life lessons of your employees so that they feel valued and respected. Appreciating and listening to the stories and life lessons of others demonstrates caring and compassion.

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