Let's begin by finding a comfortable space and notice your breath.
Just let it flow in and out of your body in its own rhythm.
Do you recall the first time you thought about being a nurse,
A doctor,
Or some other health care professional?
Maybe you were filled with so much hope and desire to help others.
Is this passion still driving you,
Or is it hidden somewhere deep inside your being?
Finding the passion that first led you to health care can revive your spirit and create a renewed sense of purpose.
Your eyes may begin to get heavy.
Allow them to gently close,
If you like.
Take a deep breath in,
Holding it for a moment,
And then slowly release.
Invite yourself to ride the wave of your breath in and out.
As you breathe,
Think back to the very beginning of your journey in health care.
Remember the feelings of purpose and the desire to make a difference.
Picture that spark,
That initial motivation,
Like a flickering flame in your heart.
In the health care profession,
There will be days when you feel completely drained.
Days when the weight of the world seems to rest upon your shoulders.
In these moments,
Even the brightest flames shift,
Grow,
And change as it adjusts to the surroundings.
It embraces the fluidity of the environment as it waxes and wanes,
But it never goes out.
Your flame is still within you,
Maybe in the center part of your chest.
Can you see how it's still there?
Maybe hidden beneath layers of stress and exhaustion,
But it's still there.
Does the flame grow as you acknowledge its presence,
Gaining warmth and intensity?
You are not alone in these feelings.
Every health care worker has faced these challenges.
Knowing that it is okay to feel overwhelmed is a way to free yourself of judgment.
It carves the path back to your inner flame and calling to provide care for others.
The flame in your chest represents your passion for health care,
With every breath,
Allowing it to burn brighter,
Filling you with renewed purpose and energy.
Let your attention rest on the memories of the patients you've cared for,
The lives you've touched,
And the differences you've made.
Do you remember the smiles,
The moments of gratitude,
And the lives you've saved?
Your work matters,
And you are making a significant impact.
As our journey comes to an end,
See your flame growing stronger and brighter,
Filling you with inspiration and gratitude.
Can you feel a renewed sense of purpose and determination flowing through your veins?
Remember that the passion within you is an eternal flame,
Capable of burning brighter and hotter than you could ever imagine.
You have the strength to persevere,
To walk all of those steps,
And to care for your patients with compassion and resilience.
Slowly bring your awareness back to your meditation space.
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Maybe a full-body stretch,
And slowly invite your eyes to open.
Carry this renewed sense of purpose with you.
Let it guide you through your challenges,
Knowing that your work as a health care provider is essential,
Meaningful,
And deeply appreciated.
Until next time,
May you know newfound passion.
May you know resilience.
May you know that your work makes a difference.
