tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post8337490066866661849..comments2023-06-08T07:19:13.728-04:00Comments on Spiritual Nurse: How to "Do" CompassionSpiritualNursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542560554965576479noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-83232891833234142962010-10-23T11:39:18.242-04:002010-10-23T11:39:18.242-04:00Love this article - tx Spiritual Nurse! I am ofte...Love this article - tx Spiritual Nurse! I am often noting people's responses and how kneejerk and inappropriate they often are despite the fact that their intentions may be good...luv the solution offered too.<br /><br />I find myself holding back with details often since I prefer to manage myself than have to manage myself + other's reactions!<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />Cheers<br />SarahSpiritual Momhttp://www.momonaspiritualjourney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-64990191950165406572010-10-20T13:23:01.327-04:002010-10-20T13:23:01.327-04:00Really enjoyed reading your post and comments. Tha...Really enjoyed reading your post and comments. Thanks for sharing. <br />AngelaAngela G. Gentilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588681377180649637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-19102321498427765552010-10-16T15:45:10.161-04:002010-10-16T15:45:10.161-04:00Hi, I just felt had to let you know this was a gre...Hi, I just felt had to let you know this was a great post. I'm glad you have recovered. The physical and energetic cleaning is something almost everyone overlooks. In showing compassion, sometime I just hug my patients and their family or cry with them. Words don't seem to express the depth of the moment. Peace and be well. J.(@sproutqueen)Jen (@sproutqueen)http://www.eating4eternity.org/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-5292282364069806462010-10-11T16:53:50.283-04:002010-10-11T16:53:50.283-04:00I appreciate your comments so much! You guys are ...I appreciate your comments so much! You guys are so loving :-)<br /><br />M, I've been thinking about the 'emotional' thing for a while. Because in my experience as a nurse, I've always had to tone my own emotional reaction down, in order to support others. But it does occur to me, that in some cultures/families or locations, a "toned down" reaction might be perceived as uncaring! Like "well she didn't even seem upset, she must not care!" when.. I'm totally trying to rein it and be strong. So I think whatever reaction you had was perfect and beautiful. This entry may have been more about me venting than I previously thought! It's all good though.<br /><br />BlackZen, glad to see you visiting. I mean to get back to your blog re: your father's death. I am sorry for your loss. It is a huge deal and alot of healing and personal growth will come from it. So glad to meet you! :)SpiritualNursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542560554965576479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-66080256887785483662010-10-11T13:45:44.007-04:002010-10-11T13:45:44.007-04:00I noticed you have a blog so thought I would stop ...I noticed you have a blog so thought I would stop by :o)<br /><br />Firstly, I am truly am sorry that happened to you. I've been in a similar situation. Regarding the "it's all about me" point, I've seen it many times. Someone shares some (usually traumatic) news, and the recipients of the news immediately turn the focus onto themselves - usually with their tails of horror as you described.<br /><br />The biggest thing is to listen and genuinely offer help/support. I lost my father recently and the real support I received and the opportunity to speak about things really helped.<br /><br />Good post.Black Zenhttp://blackzen.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-75977787967395679522010-10-07T08:29:24.094-04:002010-10-07T08:29:24.094-04:00Excellent post. This reminds me what my meditatio...Excellent post. This reminds me what my meditation teacher says-- compassion is being able to stay present in the face of someone's pain. <br /><br />When I heard of my cousin's re-diagnosis of leukemia in the summer, I called her to offer her my support. And my voice got all weird because I felt like I was going to cry. That drives me crazy about myself. Sometimes it is very hard for me to not get emotional. If there were one thing I could amend about my behavior, it would be for me to stay as not un-emotional, but perhaps less demonstrative of what I'm feeling?<br /><br />Anyway, I admire your willingness to learn as much as possible from this recent event in your life and sharing those insights with all of us.<br /><br />Love ya!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551475641466448182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-83098790548837351482010-10-07T07:30:33.962-04:002010-10-07T07:30:33.962-04:00Thank you, Phil and Zen - yes!! Not that I want t...Thank you, Phil and Zen - yes!! Not that I want to repeat it but you're correct - and thanks for commenting. :-)SpiritualNursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542560554965576479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-41706654832496670352010-10-07T07:21:07.980-04:002010-10-07T07:21:07.980-04:00Lots of excellent observations, hon.
Although its...Lots of excellent observations, hon.<br /><br />Although its a crappy event to experience, the process of how to turn it into a learning experience and a positive is so valuable.<br /><br />xoxozenbakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515037565302304040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728847032089565721.post-51524684593720777392010-10-06T21:20:33.633-04:002010-10-06T21:20:33.633-04:00Great Post!Great Post!@PhilEcholshttp://www.bbetter.menoreply@blogger.com