Bouquets And Brickbats

Being right or being kind , is a big challenge i face in my serving ( Volunteering). When I go to volunteer , many NGOs have a set of rules , which need to be followed. They say its for discipline and give many reasons to strictly follow them . But i do come across situations where compassion demands that the rules be slightly bent and i do it. For this i do get warned, and sometimes people who do not understand the concept of being kind vs being right , even file complaints. I have to explain why i did it . Sometimes people do understand, many times they dont . It s a constant struggle. But the satisfaction of doing what was really needed and that too with pure intent, , helps me overcome the fear of being scolded or ridiculed.