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05-22-2017 08:35 PM |
Hey guys check this thing I just read while grading my dadsters class. It's pretty sweet (and she's pretty cute too).
It would have been easy twenty years ago to answer the question “what is on your bucket list” but as time goes on, I find it a challenge. The reason that I struggle to find items to put on my list stems directly from my professional experiences. I spent 15 years in imaging, focusing mostly on oncology patients which certainly put into perspective how brief life could be. Caring for patients that are facing the uncertainly of their futures made me reflect on what would really bring me joy when my time comes near. I realized that major accomplishments and events in my life, although meaningful and necessary for career growth, most likely would not bring me the peace and joy that would be meaningful. I haven’t figured out just yet, how to create a “list” of goals when in truth I want to find joy and feel peace. The Teacher in Ecclesiastes encourages the reader to live life in the moment, to find peace and happiness in simple activities. He talks about enjoying food and drink with loved ones and finding peace in the work that is performed. This is valuable information and certainly a concept I am trying to live in my life because I think life is made up of these little moments and shouldn’t focus on the large goals so much. The advice that is provided in Ecclesiastes is valuable but probably hard to practice every day. I work with dementia patients now and the advice given by Solomon is really valuable for me to remember when interacting with them. For my patients, they may not remember the past, and they may not be able to understand what their future holds but if I just live in the moment with them, then what a great joy and gift. To be able to feel the comfort of a gentle hand when they are scared or a laugh that makes them smile is a tremendous gift that although may be forgotten, brought peace in that moment. That’s a gift for the patient and for me as well. Yes times are rough, but if we add up the happy moments I’m old enough to know they are more valuable and memorable.
Her name is Elaine. :) Of course. I love Elaines!
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