Journal of Sacred Work

5 responses to “Days 79-81 – Keeping Our Humanity in Techo-World”

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   Edwin Loftin

   March 20, 2009

   Being mindful of why we are here. One patient, one person, one soul, one heart at a time. The obvious secret to loving and healing experiences and encounters is allowing ourselves to be focused on the patient in front of us.
   Conformity and technical perfection are quickly erased as we sit at the bedside and hold the hand of patient or lean against the wall next to a family member or kneel on the black asphalt touching the arm of an accident victim. In that moment we are people being there for people and there is no greater gift or honor.

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   Karen York

   March 20, 2009

   It takes courage. This is an ongoing theme in my personality. It’s too easy to conform and very difficult to stand firm. It is a lifelong learning for me.

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   ~liz Wessel

   March 20, 2009

   First off, I wish to say I value your perspective Edwin and I admire your courage Karen.
   I recall a Twilight Zone episode with a similar theme. When young teenage girls turned a certain age their memories were erased and they were surgically altered to look beautiful and exactly like every other woman. One particular girl liked reading books and having her own thoughts, she did not want to conform. We live in a society where everyone strives for a youthful appearance and many surgically alter their appearances. On one level the allure is appealing. Yet, as I age, my hope is that I can grow old with grace and acceptance. Men may feel distress balding, or women may fear wrinkles and the pressure to have large breasts for sex appeal. My mom has lived 93 years and she has modeled aging with grace. She has never dyed her hair and she has a beautiful head of gorgeous white hair. She lives in simplicity and gratitude.
   I feel fortunate to work for a Health System that encourages caregivers to seek the deeper meaning in our work. This is not only encouraged but it is nurtured in us. Yet, the pressures in Healthcare and shrinking resources create tremendous tension and challenges daily. What is critical for me is not to lose sight in the swirling whirlwinds that jostle me. I must anchor myself daily in the core of Gods being, for without Love, I am lost and alone. As I accept reality over illusion, I recognize Love’s kindness is for everyone. “The power of love, which is its meaning, lies in the strength of God that hovers over it and blesses it silently by enveloping it in healing wings. Let this be…” (Course in Miracles, pg.308) Thanks for another interesting meditation, Erie.

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   ~liz Wessel

   March 22, 2009

   A Homespun Love
   Because this humble and homespun love
   — just as you see it, simple, unadorned —
   is what keeps our feet on the ground,
   is what engenders the fruit of our nonconformity,
   and throws us a lifeboard amidst the shipwreck.
   Every so often our love blazes like thousands of stars,
   gets dressed up to go out and uncorks
   bottles of effervescence, cases of laughter.
   You see, every so often, when the moment is right,
   our love recalls that is it, like we are, a survivor.
   ~by Alicia Partnoy

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   Deb Gerlica

   March 24, 2009

   Karen, you are a ray of hope. Please always stay true to who you are

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