Often times when a person is ill, depressed, or in the later stages of life, a great deal of focus is put on caring the for the patient, which is great. Comfort, and care is what most people need when they are suffering, or in pain. Family, friends, and caregivers often surround the person in need, but those who are often forgotten or overlooked are the patients caregivers. Caregivers are often under a tremendous amount of stress, trying to comfort the ill. The caregiver is the person who ultimately puts his/her life and needs on hold, to care for the patient. For healthcare givers who live constantly in a high level of stress and who witness illness and death daily, making art can be rejuvenating. Sharing their paintings and poems, singing in a group for patients or each other, moving expressively and rhythmically together can also bring a greater since of cohesiveness to the work environment. Whether in a healthcare institution, or private sector, the caregiver needs to relieve stress and refresh.
Today's activity: compassion
By definition: a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, and a wish to relieve it.
Compassion is a trait that we all possess deep inside, the problem is, not everyone taps into the compassion within. Compassion is much like a fine bottle of wine...it gets better with age!
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want to be happy, practice compassion! Compassion brings joy and happiness to others. The art of compassion is emotional and spiritually satisfying. Compassion relieves stress, and lowers the aging process.
To bring compassion into your world, try to incorporate one or more of the following into your daily life:
*practice a morning ritual: be thankful for your life, and honor your thanksgiving in prayer
*be empathic
*try and put yourself in someone else's shoes...just for a moment, and you will often realize how many gifts have been bestowed upon you
*practice kindness
A little compassion goes a long, long way.
Always be mindful of life's Golden Rule:
"Do onto others as you would have others do onto you."
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