I recently read an incredible article in Shambala Sun titled Helping, Fixing or Serving? by Rachel Naomi Remen. This article inspired an opportunity to reflect on the differences between helping, fixing, or serving. As a Providence Holistic Counselor, the distinctions are important and valuable in my work. During periods of my life when I received support from professionals in the Mental Health and Spiritual Communities, I was fortunate to be directed to people who clearly wanted my best interest first. This was clear in the way they interacted with and guided me. I somehow knew this, even from those I paid for their services. I think we can feel at a deeper level when we are served and when we are being helped or fixed by someone. ...