Once in an episode of Crossing Jordan, the boss, Macy, upbraided Lilly for trying to nurture him when he was having a difficult time. He claimed he didn't want or need her nurturing because that's who he is. She said "I can't help it. That's who I am." I did not like Macy very much because of that. Lilly deserves better. Lilly loved him, and he rejected her. He is a fool. The Lillies of the world have a tough road to travel. Nurturing, empathy, sensitivity, these are things that this world of ours tends to run rough-shod over. I often say that a lot of people confuse gentleness with weakness. I applaud the show for making Lilly such a strong representation of a very much under-appreciated personality.
I think nurturing people are strong because they can remain gentle in the face of adversity. They are resillient because they remain gentle even when they are treated harshly. They are able to cope with adversity because their focus is not on trying to get the upper hand, but on the task at hand which is to alleviate pain in others. Later, when it's all over, they may cry. They dry their tears and go on being gentle and nurturing.
I think they deserve our respect. They are to be treasured.
Glee
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