STO-Enabling

[Brittany]

I like the expression "The Lord helps those who help themselves." If you allow someone to be completely co-dependent, you're actually slowing their growth. Sometimes the help a person needs differs from what they want. Sometimes the greatest service you can offer a person is to grab them by the shoulders and tell them to get ahold of themselves, they're being silly. Words of wisdom count just as much as physically doing things for someone. And yes, sometimes, I believe that by letting someone do something on their own, you are serving them, because there is an important lesson to be learned for them. However, responding in love no matter what the response seems the most important factor to me. There is never a situation that would require you to be cold or hateful or disinterested in the plight of your brother. You can always love.

Of course, this is just my opinion. If it doesn't resonate with you, please leave it.