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[2redpath5]

 I'd like to begin posting some of the things I see at work.
And some of the things I FEEL as a nurse.  I want them recorded here, for me.  So some might be gross or disturbing to you, or just incoherent with nursing jargon but there should always be a point to the telling of the interaction.  Granted most of them will probably be my growth as a

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[scottopic]

It is really awe-full. Thanks for sharing this.

Do you find spiritual connections with other healthcare people?
As in both with other pagan types and common bonds not related to particular beliefs?

[2redpath5]

Well thank you, Scottopic, for the comment, I appreciate your input. I always love a dialogue.
To answer your AWEsome question, I work with only a few nurses that I would consider soulful and I don't know that they are spiritual, maybe just gentle and kind. But yes, I feel a strong connection to those few, who I respect for their ethics and caring. I'm in the bible belt so no one knows about my faith at work. And I haven't been there long enough to really have bonded with people yet. We are all so busy, no one really has time to bond. I seek out healers in the Pagan community but haven't met as many as I'd like here. It's something I long for.
Did I answer your question?

[scottopic]

Pretty much - I had forgotten you've not been there long.
I've found that in intense situations, people who have a particular spiritual dimension to their thinking are easier for me to connect with, and unless they're the sort who has a closed system faith, it doesn't matter what their system might be. This includes atheists who are heartfelt humanists. Most of the nurses I've known seem to have this impulse, although of course, there are the ones who seem to be hardened or cynical - but the ratios seem to be different than, say, cubicle workers.

[2redpath5]

LOL. Yes, you are right. Many of the Pagans I've met in the past are in healthcare or service related industries.
"Spiritual dimension to their thinking are easier for me to connect with..." --Absolutely true for me as well. And I do seek out those people.
And we don't seem to have any of the hardened or cynical nurses on my floor. I'm very lucky.
Thanks again so much for the dialogue. It's been great getting to chat with you.
~Maura

[jonsan]

I was reading an online thread a while pack where-in a poster was chiding people for seeking a Healer or Warrior spiritual path. He said (and I'm paraphrasing), if you want to be a healer, become a doctor. If you want to be a warrior, join the military or become a cop.

People don't become Healers or Warriors through professional training alone. Those functions have to start deep within the spirit of the individual and then blossom out through training and/or vocation.

I write all of this only to point out that all the technological medicine in the world pales next to a single nurse with a Healing spirit who takes a moment to reassure a patient in pain. I'm proud for you.

Or a single cop trying to champion the lost

[2redpath5]

I love you, and am so thankful you have come into my life. I am so much richer for it. Thank you for the compliment, dear friend. And you know my actual nursing training came very late.
Cause I was too busy practicing being a healer and a warrior.
; )

Re: Or a single cop trying to champion the lost

[feyrieprincess]

You are both and bravely so

I love this story:

[2redpath5]

My good friend jonsan, here, and I worked desk jobs together in real life about 2 years ago. And realized we were both deep spiritual people stuck in cube-ville. We both left at the same time- him to serve people by becoming the most compassionate and highly-evolved police officer ever and me to fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse.
Aww, what a sweet success story, aye?!

[monetgypsy]

Oh wow. That's incredibly touching.
It's also where my thoughts have been. People have lost entire families in Mumbai. I saw a man on the news a few days ago, about my age, who lives in the hospital and can barely speak or sit up due to a car accident. Why am I complaining about my meager life instead of trying to make others happy?

[2redpath5]

Monet,
You have suffered devastating betrayal and heartache. It's no less valid than anyone else's pain. Don't belittle yourself, to force healing, and remind yourself that you have a wonderful heart, you are full of kindness and love and you have done much for others. And if you are motivated to "make others happy"- well great.
Healing comes in unexpected places and at unexpected times. But the process is sucky. The best part is, you ARE DOING IT!
I'm wising you healing and health, as always.
~M

[arimathea]

Yeah. What she said. Your shit is just as important. Violence and hate and fuckery comes in many forms and sometimes the shit we go through here in the "real world" is just as important as shit that goes on "over there". Having been "over there" I know that firsthand.

P.S. I think you're fucking awesome. Don't let the bastards get you down.

[sistrmoon]

I love the perspective my career gives me. It is often not pleasant,but it is invaluable.

[2redpath5]

I wish I had more nurse friends. I think of you a lot when I have a cancer patient instead of my post-op people. I feel a bit pent up with the need to discuss the things I'm seeing and feeling and learning. Most people really don't want to hear this stuff.
I guess that's the reason I'm going to post them.
Plus, (and this part I just am going to get over, cause I want the memories recorded here) when you say some of these things, I think it sounds, egotistical. "Oh look what a sweet thing I did today." But if you leave the humanistic side out of it, it sounds like -Hey! I saw some guy's guts out today!- COOL!"
I'll struggle to write it, the best I can.
Thank you for commenting, dear.
NOW GO CONSERVE YOUR ENERGY, little mama-to-be!

[lanofaylin]

Thank you for caring about others. *hugs*

Big hugs back

[2redpath5]

Hugs to you too, my dear! Great to hear from you! I hope all is well with you, my fellow healer.
: )
~M