Spiritual Journey
The Spiritual Journey is one that varies from person to person and with no need to be religious to follow this journey. In Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie’s focus appears to be on learning how to live in the time he has left. Morrie decided the day he learned he would die, that he was not embarrassed to die and would make the most of his days left. This is seen when Morrie says, “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live" (Albom, p. 82). Morrie wanted to remind people to slow down, and pay attention to the here and now (Albom, 1997). Morrie also decided to have a living funeral, so that he could share in the love and feelings his friends and family felt for him (Albom, 1997). This was his chosen journey toward death, living, …show more content…
The nurse can assist the elderly along this journey in many ways which all center on learning who the patient is. The nurse can assess a patient’s spiritual concerns during the assessment process. Using this practice, the nurse can explore the patient’s beliefs, values, and important relationships (Lundy & Janes, 2014). The patient can become more aware of the spiritual journey by simply discussing their spiritual concerns with the nurse. Addtionally, nurses can learn where the patient garners strength, and those life life experiences which have enriched their life (Lundy & Janes, 2014). The patient may have already started reviewing their life. In this case, you can help reinforce the path by sharing in their memories (Lundy & Janes, 2014). This will cement the journey they have taken and possibly help them to see what the future …show more content…
This idea of being fully present is becoming less noticeable in the technological age of multitasking. Few people are able to sit and be fully in the moment, whereas we are more likely to be thinking of what we still have to do in the balance of our day. We can be more present by stopping all other thoughts, and concentrating on who we are speaking with. Not allowing interruptions can help truly hear what a person is saying, additionally, there will be less confusion without a break in concentration to answer a call or send a text message (Tabloski, 2014). I have recently recognized that I tend to do work while listening to my children talk with me. I know it frustrates them but I have such limited time. I have asked that they respect when I am busy and we agree on a better time when we can discuss whatever they would like. I am not always fully present with my patients due to deadlines and time constraints but I try my hardest to take a few minutes and really hear what they are saying. I know I don’t like it when a physician rushes me, consequently I try not to rush through my patient
The Spiritual Journey is one that varies from person to person and with no need to be religious to follow this journey. In Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie’s focus appears to be on learning how to live in the time he has left. Morrie decided the day he learned he would die, that he was not embarrassed to die and would make the most of his days left. This is seen when Morrie says, “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live" (Albom, p. 82). Morrie wanted to remind people to slow down, and pay attention to the here and now (Albom, 1997). Morrie also decided to have a living funeral, so that he could share in the love and feelings his friends and family felt for him (Albom, 1997). This was his chosen journey toward death, living, …show more content…
The nurse can assist the elderly along this journey in many ways which all center on learning who the patient is. The nurse can assess a patient’s spiritual concerns during the assessment process. Using this practice, the nurse can explore the patient’s beliefs, values, and important relationships (Lundy & Janes, 2014). The patient can become more aware of the spiritual journey by simply discussing their spiritual concerns with the nurse. Addtionally, nurses can learn where the patient garners strength, and those life life experiences which have enriched their life (Lundy & Janes, 2014). The patient may have already started reviewing their life. In this case, you can help reinforce the path by sharing in their memories (Lundy & Janes, 2014). This will cement the journey they have taken and possibly help them to see what the future …show more content…
This idea of being fully present is becoming less noticeable in the technological age of multitasking. Few people are able to sit and be fully in the moment, whereas we are more likely to be thinking of what we still have to do in the balance of our day. We can be more present by stopping all other thoughts, and concentrating on who we are speaking with. Not allowing interruptions can help truly hear what a person is saying, additionally, there will be less confusion without a break in concentration to answer a call or send a text message (Tabloski, 2014). I have recently recognized that I tend to do work while listening to my children talk with me. I know it frustrates them but I have such limited time. I have asked that they respect when I am busy and we agree on a better time when we can discuss whatever they would like. I am not always fully present with my patients due to deadlines and time constraints but I try my hardest to take a few minutes and really hear what they are saying. I know I don’t like it when a physician rushes me, consequently I try not to rush through my patient