Getting Started

Getting Started-I don’t like New Year’s resolutions but I do like deadlines. I work better “under the gun” and with deadlines. I’ve been contemplating a blog, and I must admit, it is a little intimidating. My deadline was 2016! This is calling it close!

I am a board certified holistic nurse and I work in a school, grades 6-12. Being a holistic nurse means I embrace the Mind-Body-Emotion-Spirit of care. I address the whole person and I act as a facilitator in the healing process.

For me, becoming a Holistic Nurse was transformational. One requirement is that the nurse practices self-care, spirituality and reflection in their lives. This is a huge undertaking since care-givers are all about taking care of others, even at their own expense. Thinking about myself and taking care of myself has been very difficult. I found myself repeating the mantra-“Self care is never selfish.”

Why is this important, you ask? Well, I’ve been a nurse for a long time and it took me a long time to discover what is really important. I’ve found my passion and purpose and I want to share it with everyone. I work really well, one-to-one with clients. Now it is time for me to share my thoughts and ideas with as many people as I can. This blog won’t be for everyone-I know that. Those who are meant to find it, will.

I will write about self care and holistic health. I will speak about passion and purpose. I encourage discussion and sharing of ideas.

Join me in welcoming healthy change in the year 2017!