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Nightingale Moment |
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What are you doing on Saturday, May 12 at noon?
The core principles of holistic nursing are based on Florence Nightingale's philosophies of caring for the whole person - mind, body and spirit.
Nurses and healthcare workers around the world will be pausing to celebrate a "Nightingale Moment" to reflect on the principles of holistic nursing and Florence Nightingale (1820-1910),the founder of modern nursing.
For the past seven years, nurses worldwide had joined together during Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2007) to show their gratitude for Nightingale's great contributions to both modern health care and holistic nursing.
Need some ideas on how to celebrate a Nightingale Moment in your workplace? Take a look at the American Holistic Nurses Association website. Let's try and make Nightingale Moments happen more than once a year!
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As our lives spin faster, it is necessary to maintain and regain our balance by consciously pausing for renewal within the busyness of our day. This does not have to be a large block of time, even a few minutes of mindful awareness of the breath or gentle mindful stretching will have the desired results.
During the month of May several opportunities exist to pause, reflect, and rebalance...I have included just a few for you to consider. The monthly meditation drop in class will be held on Wednesday, May 2 and we will explore ways to include nature in our mediation practice. On May 12, at noon, join holistic nurses worldwide in a Nightingale Moment to reflect on body, mind and spirt...and you don't need to be a nurse to participate! Also in May, Wright Tavern Center in Concord, MA is hosting two workshops on labyrinths: their history, their use in healing and meditation, as well as labyrinth siting and design.
So, as the spring weather beckons us to speed up and do more, also remember to pause, reflect and rebalance...your body, mind and spirit will thank you!
Take care, Pam
Pamela Katz Ressler, RN, BSN, HNC
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May Drop-In Refresher |
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"Meditation Maintenance"
Join other former MBSR students and those interested in the practice of meditation for an evening of renewal at our monthly Drop-In Meditation Class to be held on Wednesday, May 2 from 7-9 PM at the Wright Tavern Center in Concord.
This month our focus will be mindfulness meditation in nature.
Monthly Drop-In sessions are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Wright Tavern Center in Concord.
Next month's session will be held on:
Pre-registration is not necessary, but appreciated.
Drop In fee is $15
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| Labyrinth Workshops in May |
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| Friday, May 18, 7-9 PM
Saturday, May 19, 1-5 PM
Are you interested in learning more about the history, design and use of labyrinths from an internationally known expert?
Two labyrinth workshops will be held at the Wright Tavern Center in May. The workshops will be led by Dr. Patrick MacManaway, an international expert on labyrinth design and use.
Dr. MacManaway is a western educated physician who has also trained in holistic and eastern traditions. He regularly teaches in the U.S. and UK, and has guided the creation of labyrinths at retreat centers, schools and other locations. This is a great opportunity to learn more about labyrinths, their place in history, and their use as holistic, centering tools in our overall health and wellness. The workshops are being sponsored by Wright Tavern Center in Concord, MA. More information and registration is available on the Wright Tavern Center website. | |
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