 I love my current work as a nursing instructor - working in behavioral health and community clinical settings with my students. I put the same "heart and soul" into my work that I expect my students to. Our days together are draining - both physically and emotionally. I consider this a "good tired" - reflective of a job well done. I also consider my work to be "sacred". The future of nursing, at least partially, is in my hands as I role model the kind of nurse that I want to care for me and those I love. We are on Fall Break around our campus. A few days breathing in the cooler air, especially when the sun is shining brightly, has reminded me to slow down. Mom would call this a time where "I can hear myself think". I sat down to write this week and found my mind actively resisting the idea of reining in those thoughts. I've told my students there is no point in studying when distracted, for any reason. Similarly, I've given myself permission to pause this week. I'd like to share the following video from Tara Brach. I'm grateful to a friend for telling me about Tara several months ago. I have signed up for mailings from her website and this week's video was a perfect reflection for Fall Break and my natural inclination to pause. You may need to return when you have about an hour for yourself. If the very idea of an hour of free time is daunting to you, it may need to be scheduled. You are worth the investment after all. If you find it difficult to listen to someone telling you about the benefits of pausing, you may be more influenced by music. This week in my "free time" I've been pulling out some of my favorite CDs, way too many to share at this time. I was shocked that this favorite collaboration by Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach is 20-years old. This collection of music is tasty, timeless and tranquil in sound. So take that same hour and put your feet up while you listen: ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace and time to pause, mar
24 Comments
Rotimi Williams
10/17/2018 08:18:40 am
Am a lover of music. They help to lighten up burdens. Thank you and God bless you.
RANDI BENLULU
10/17/2018 08:37:24 am
Constructive 'pausing" can be difficult sometimes. Thsnk you for the reminder The pause that refreshes. . .You may be onto something here with that great idea. We're taking our first pause in many years to get on The Love Boat and take a cruise this coming week. I hope this will invigorate our thought processes and provide a fresh perspective. Meanwhile, I'll be checking out your music collection. Love to you and yours. Hugs, too.
Mike
10/17/2018 10:40:19 am
Hello mar - A pause, now isn't that an interesting idea. Listening to the first song of the hour long concert then to work for me.
Shauna
10/17/2018 12:23:28 pm
Mar, I love the poem Tara read about fire and how it needs breathing space in order to burn. That really puts the "pause" concept into perspective. We need to pause, to breathe in order to allow our entire being the freedom to fulfill our purpose, to share all of what we have to offer, and to be true to ourselves. Love this post and the gentle reminder to "be" and not "do." Enjoy your break! I have been entertaining the idea of a tech-free weekend a month - where I don't post, don't schedule anything, and just take the time off to meditate, be present, and/or do things not for the website or anything - just to be present. :) I haven't done it, yet, because of the need to be consistent with the things that I do, but still...you got me smiling in agreement that it is essential to allow ourselves a break. Sending hugs and Happy Wednesday to you!
Dear Cynthia,
Verlie
10/19/2018 10:45:45 am
Mar, thank you for sharing the Sacred Pause, Tara Brach vid. She's so good!
I smile in understanding of your comment, dear V.
paula
10/19/2018 10:13:47 pm
Maria, my wise friend....I have only in the last 10 years of my several decades of life, come to truly understand & appreciate the need for us to "pause." To be fair, prior to 10 years ago, I actually never paused long enough to examine my own needs or recognize the importance.
Shannon
10/20/2018 04:07:14 pm
Hi Maria,
Angelia S. Phillips
10/21/2018 11:42:07 am
Prof. Mahreer,
Dearest Maria, Leave a Reply. |
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