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 "Be Here, Be You, Belong" -Brene' Brown- I really love this quote … It is a simple way of explaining something that is easy to overcomplicate. To me it means that by being your authentic self and being present in the moment, you belong … you are loved. I think we can get caught up in the hustle & bustle and given society standards, we think we need to “fake it til we make it” to “fit-in” to live and be loved. In reality, what we want is a sense of belonging … a sense of truth and authenticity … connection, community and unconditional love. Throughout my professional and personal journeys, I have witnessed some amazing life-saving methods especially in emergency situations. However, I have also observed gaps within the healthcare system as it focuses too heavily on "disease” and productivity and not enough on wellness & empowering people. This leads to chronic illness, frequent stress, and caregiver burnout among other things. What if the current script was flipped? What if there was an alternative way? What would it look like? To me, it would encompass a collaborative approach that was attentive to the whole person & caregiver…it would focus on wellness. It would be empowering to people and come from a place of love…not fear. It would start at home…it would include methods & proactive treatments to help support our mind, emotions, body and spirit…it would feel supportive, educational, transparent with a strong sense of community and connection…where we take care of ourselves & each other. I believe caregivers are the keystone to a healthy and connected community. When I say caregivers, this includes parents, teachers, health & wellness providers, social workers and families taking care of loved ones. If caregivers are feeling healthy and supported, it creates a ripple effect into our communities. They are better able to help care for those in need….and if those in need are feeling empowered, they can heal and/or be engaged…which helps our caregivers…and our communities. My contribution is by helping people not just survive in their homes but to truly live in their homes. Our environment has an immediate and not always recognized effect on us. Our homes are an extension of us, so let’s stop the busyness and operating in survival mode. Let’s make our home a place to thrive, to relax to recharge and to live – to be here, to be you, to belong. |
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