"Human Resources"

These are critical times. Let's remember to see the "human" before the "resources".

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Many people look at figures like teachers and bosses as resources. But they’re human too.

I always thought “Human Resources” sounded so strange. And a little unnerving.

But I understand why many people take this view. It is good for survival, and to prevent a type of pain and fear that most people are not strong enough to bear. But I am.

I don’t always want to worry so much when my prof doesn’t reply to emails, or my boss isn’t there for his or her shift. But I do. Especially when I think they’re very good people.

Facing a reality of vulnerability is scary. When we see authority figures as a protection or resource, it makes us less anxious because they are our pillar to rely on. But even pillars need support sometimes. And who can the one who is always everyone’s pillar and everyone’s sunshine rely on to be their pillar or sunshine?