What Matters More Than Credentials

There’s a belief I hold firmly:
being a healer isn’t about having a certificate—
it’s about saving lives, not just treating symptoms.

This might feel uncomfortable to professionals in psychiatry or those with formal credentials.
But I hope this message reaches counselors, pastors, teachers, mentors—
anyone who tries to support others emotionally.
And especially those who care deeply for someone close who’s hurting,
who want to protect and comfort them.

Of course, credentials matter.
They’re not handed out lightly.
But in the realm of healing,
there’s something even more essential.

Love.
Empathy.
Compassion.
Listening.
Kindness.

Without these, no certificate can truly heal a wound.