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In My Feelings
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Post Author: Dr. Ellis
How are you feeling today? Are you in any physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological pain? Are you sad, mad, happy, or content? Can I help you with anything, and I mean ANYTHING?
I’ve seen and participated in quite a few wellness checks since the beginning of the pandemic. My close friends and I were doing this prior to the pandemic. We’ve done this for years. It is important, it is meaningful, and it helps.
I am acknowledging that I am in my feelings today. As I marinate in my feelings today, I choose to remind myself that participation in this mission (wearing a mask, washing my hands frequently, social distancing, testing those in homeless shelters, vaccinating the community) is a blessing.
I miss my Princess who is away in the Airforce. I miss get togethers with my close friends. I miss traveling. I miss the the ability to take things for granted. I have not made any promises of what I will do differently when this is over, I will just do whatever my heart, mind, and soul moves me to do.
I’m okay, are you okay?
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As a nursing student during the pandemic I find myself in my feelings the days before our exams. I miss being around my classmates sharing the struggle of learning new nursing content in preparation for the exam. I also find myself looking forward to coaching a few of my soccer teams. I come with a lot of energy to each training session because it’s how I’ve spent most my afternoons my past 7 years. When training got the approval to resume, the players were all showing different emotions and feelings. It’s nice to see them smiling and working with one another again.
SI,
Thank you for your response. Human connection is essential. As you embark upon your career, you will learn very early, that patients and their families are sometimes more concerned with your presence and not your intervention. It is great that you have a role that affords you the opportunity to impact the youth. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up in Pediatrics. Either way, you’ll not only be in your feelings, you will impact the hearts and souls of many strangers by acknowledging their needs and feelings.
Thanks for engaging!
Dr. Ellis
I am feeling stressed out. I have an exam this week and it has been a challenging class for me so I feel very overwhelmed and pressured because I know I need to do well. I have been studying and doing the best I can but that feeling of fear is too powerful. I don’t like to complain to people because I’m sure everyone is dealing with their own stress. Luckily, I have made amazing friendships with some of my classmates so they can relate to the feeling.
Hi MA,
Certainly the pressure of school and exams is quite overwhelming. While you may not want to share this challenge with others, it may prove to be helpful, simply to release and find out, you are not alone. I am happy to hear that you have quality friendships that may offer the support you need.
Thanks for engaging,
Dr. Ellis
I often think about the things I am missing out on due to the restrictions of the current global pandemic. However I’ve come to realize that when I did have the freedom, I still found excuses not to do them. Thoughts such as I am too tired, it’s too expensive or too far and who will do it with me filled my mind. Now I wish I only had those barriers in the way; suddenly they all seem so minuscule. This has taught me that I need to be more intentional with my time and energy because the time is now. Carpe diem!
Good day Jodelle,
Thanks for taking the time to comment. The expected and unexpected happenings of everyday life is inevitable. As you have stated, being intentional in what we do, what and how we say things, as well as how we CHOOSE to exert our energy is of great importance. I too have been guilty of making excuses. Now I am intentional when I say, “I did not feel like it”, or “I don’t want to pay that much”. We can make things up, #excuses, or we can do and say (FIRMLY), and be comfortable in OUR choice. What is most important is that we are honest. We owe this to OURSELVES!
Thanks for engaging!
Dr. Ellis