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Area: Nurturing |
Topic: Inspiration |
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A
"Caregiver Tribute" |
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A few words from Anne:
I am still quite new at playing my
harp for healing and transition at the bedside. So I am often surprised by
what I learn during these experiences. I had assumed most of my awarenesses would come from my
interaction with the patient, as I truly enjoy the spiritual feelings I
have when I am playing for these people.
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of Caregivers |
However, I find myself even more drawn to
the professional caregivers who give so generously from their hearts when
providing care to their patients. I am so deeply moved by these
caregivers that I often find myself
focusing my music toward them rather than the patient, hoping to ease some of their weariness
and frustration.
What I find so surprising is how refreshed
I am when I finish playing and the caregiver has been present. I
feel truly blessed by my connection
with them. Somehow, our unconscious interaction has become circular, each of us
nurturing the other.
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My Traditional Image of the Caregiver |
In the past, I imaged the caregiver as
someone "taking care" of another person by administering only to
their physical needs. I now see many of them as having the capacity
to reach much further to a deeper and more personal level.
They seem to have a unique capacity to "sense" the thoughts and needs of their patient,
even when their patient may be unable to communicate verbally. I
find this extra ordinary capacity to "sense" the patient's needs
very touching.
I had never imagined I could be so
moved by someone providing care. Their sensitivity enters my soul
very deeply, and I feel "ministered" to as I watch their
work. I suspect they are totally unaware of their
affect on me.
I only hope I give as much in return
to these caregivers as they give to me.
You can email Anne at:
anne@caregivercompanion.com
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More INSPIRATIONAL articles:
The
Cab Ride (One of those stories that touches the depth of our human
compassion). 10/25/00 (3 min.)
The Guest House (poem by 13th
century mystic, Rumi, (1 min.) followed by a short biography about this
Sufi poet) (4 min.) 01/03/01
More of Anne's journaling can be
found at: Anne's Thoughts
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