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Love is the Food
This weekend past I was at work. I work every weekend. That is my schedule. You never know what kind of day you will have in a hospital. You can go thru a range of emotions and then some more by the time the morning is over. This weekend was just that particular weekend, marked by so many signs that tell me, "I AM where I need to be."
I have not written much in this category recently because I am undergoing an ambivalent time in my career, as one often does, every now and then. At this time, I feel that I need to make a change, but as to what and where, I have no clue. When I wrote of this before many had given me wonderful advice and comments. I have taken them all in.
Saturday was a good day. When I say a good day I mean that there were many connections that I was open to and that were received well by both I and the other party. Sunday was even better.
When you surrender to "what is", and you "do not resist what is", you find yourself caught up in a flow of energy that takes you where you really need to be, often for learning or teaching, for healing or to help heal, for acknowledging or being acknowledged.
This weekend was like that.
During these 12-hour shifts, for some reason I did not get to eat. I would stop by the kitchenette in the hallway to get a cup of water or make a cup of tea, and then move on. I spent most of my time in my patients rooms, and then would do the whole circuit again. When I finally got home on Sunday night and realized this, I had to smile.
I did not feel hungry during those days.
I did not even think on food.
I was given the energy needed to do the work.
I was sustained by LOVE .. as I gave LOVE.
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(13.9.04 17:19)
You write *so* eloquently, in a way that I really understand  xxxxx
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(13.9.04 17:22)
That's wonderful. Love with some mashed potatoes is really good too though 
That's really wonderful though. It's always amazing to find other things that will sustain your being when needed.
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(13.9.04 19:46)
lexy, i could image love with mashed potato's being quite messy, but that belongs in another section!
df, i'm glad that you can write about positive things in your work once again!
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(13.9.04 22:20)
I'm so happy you had a great experience at work. When you don't even feel hungry, that's when you know you were really enjoying something. Congratulations!
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(14.9.04 02:26)
You are an inspiration to us all :-) Just from reading this entry, I was smiling from ear to ear. You have a heart of gold my dear. Keep it up! *hugs*
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(14.9.04 02:56)
It's absolutely wonderful to know that things are going well for you in your career.
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(14.9.04 06:08)
Maybe I should try that diet, seeing as I'm getting fat and feeling empty. Happy that your weekend went well
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(9.10.04 21:36)
Just read this entry about not eating when you are working...I tend to ve a good appetite when I am in school studying, yet when I am out on the wards, I do not want anything...it is funny that my appetite just vanishes! My mentor has to remind me to take a break because if I mess up break times it is not fair on my co-workers! But I do get oh so thirsty when I work on the wards - must be 'cause they are soooo hot and I don't get time for a proper drink!
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(11.10.04 00:08)
D_F I don't think you are alone in how your work affects you and the spiritual effect it has on you - I'm sure many in nursing have that gift that touches patients and is returned sometimes. It seems to me that by operating at your level of care, sensitivity and spirituality it does make it a tough vocation. So as far as you being ambivalent towards the job, I could not forsee you changing careers, but a break and an opportunity for you to explore other facets of your personality would probably do you good. I know though that every time you resolve to move on, something will happen to make you realise such as you are there for a purpose ;-)
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(4.9.10 06:28)
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