Even though I don't work as a Nurse since I retired last Spring, and am basically an antisocial recluse, I still feel as though I can contribute something to society. I enjoy giving information and support here when I can, and I enjoy communicating with other Nurses.
In my rural neighborhood, I perform a community service by policing the road that runs through the valley for litter. I paint signs that are meant to inform and/or entertain the locals and keep the rebels in check.
For example, I let those who paint graffiti on the bridges in the valley know that it's not appropriate:
And though it's not exactly a New Year's resolution, I'm always working on trying to clean up my own act.
A Very Happy New Year to my favorite online community!
Specializes in Sm Bus Mgmt, Operations, Planning, HR, Coaching.
On 12/28/2020 at 8:48 AM, Davey Do said:
When I would get upset at work, or anywhere else for that matter, and start mentally bashing those who I held responsible for my psyche pain, I would sometimes mentally recite The Lord's Prayer.
The part that goes "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us" especially gives me cause to pause. Do I want to be forgiven of my wrongs in the same way I forgive another?
Oh WOW, I L❤️VE this! Thanks for the inspiration @Davey Do
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
The thing that impresses me most about this allnurses community is the ability the insight and desire to be better beings.
We are, pretty much, self governing. And, using Thomas Jefferson's concept, "How can we be trusted with the governing of others when not trusted with the governing of ourselves?" (possibly paraphrased)
As Nurses we are, or have been, trusted with the governing of others. It does my heart good to read thsee posts by the allnurses' populace.
11 minutes ago, Julie said:
My 2021 resolution is to make myself a priority for 1 hour everyday.
Simple, straightforward. My goal is better health, both mental and physical.
Happy New Year, Davey and all! ? I don't make resolutions either, but I also recognize that I need to take a little more time for self-care. I have started taking the yoga classes tjay my employer offers for free via Webex during the week, they are great! I think I am going to look for an in-person class when the pandemic wanes.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
One of my good friends from the comic website, Oscar Mars, had a great New Year's episode on his series "Basic Ideas". He loaded a copy of it for me and gave me permission to post it here:
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
Something interesting, to me if no one else, is the different artists' Father time characters:
Jerry King's Father Time carries a scythe whereas Oscar Mars' carries a staff with an hourglass.
I did a little research: "Father Time (Also known as David Dunnett) is a personification of time. ... The wings and hourglass were early Renaissance additions and he eventually became a companion of the Grim Reaper, personification of Death, often taking his scythe."
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Julie
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My 2021 resolution is to make myself a priority for 1 hour everyday.
Simple, straightforward. My goal is better health, both mental and physical.
I need a lot of work. ?