![]() This inspirational quotation seemed a perfect way to start off today’s post: "When you're young, there's so much that you can't take in. It's pouring over you like a waterfall. When you're older, it's less intense, but you're able to reach out and drink it. I love being older." Sigourney Weaver While I have embraced every decade of my life, for so many reasons, ”I love being older” as well. I treasure having a baseline for comparison. I am grateful for every life experience (even the most horrific) as it shapes who I am today. I feel especially blessed to work with students of all ages, who are young in the profession of nursing. Students are largely responsible for my flourishing sense of humor and “young-at-heart” mindset. My students are on ongoing reminder that nursing is a noble, heart-centered and compassionate career choice. I thank the colleagues whom I’ve worked with over the years. I continue to learn and be inspired by many of you. Some of you have reached out to share your wisdom in writing - with permission to incorporate in my latest book: “A Toolbox For Novice Nurses - From A to Z”. I feel as though my mother is ever-present in each of the three books I have published since her death in May, 2010. I am thankful to the example she set, always reminding me of my value and power to make dreams come true - if meaningful enough. May the messages in this book encourage the reader to believe in themselves in a similar way. Please consider sharing this with a young nurse in your life or someone starting out (or over) in a new career path. Leaving you with one of my favorites from the one and only, David Bowie: ShoutOutsWishing you a peaceful week. Hugs, mar
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Shauna
10/10/2018 09:37:00 am
Congrats on the new book, Mar! I took a sneak peek over on Amazon. Your toolbox seems like a must-have for young nurses and those who simply need to re-ground from time to time.
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Barbara Jones
10/10/2018 12:39:42 pm
Maria, Somehow I always end up crying after your posts; however, crying is just what is needed. I loved the look of your toolbox including the loops and potentially locks as needed. Take care. Barbara
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Mike
10/10/2018 02:13:59 pm
Congratulations Maria on publishing your latest book. Wishing you continued success in sharing the wisdom gained through many years of nursing practice. Now those beyond your nursing students can have access to what you have to teach them.
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CoNGrAtULaTiOnS!!!! How exciting for you! Three books! What a lovely gift to yourself and to the world, sweet friend! You are amazing! I can't believe all the amazing things you do and the big-heart contribution you make to the world. You are remarkable! Congrats on getting this project done. It can be stressful and yet I know you handled it with grace. What an incredible accomplishment. I wish you every success as you launch your book. The world needs to know about you and your big heart. ❤️
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10/10/2018 10:00:17 pm
I love this, Maria. Your sensitive writing about any subject is pristine!
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