Meredith Kendall's Blog, page 84
November 8, 2012
step back
A coworker is having trouble with a sibling.
This coworker is a gem, an amazing treasure trove of skills, ability, and work ethic.
The sibling is suddenly being verbally abusive. The coworker becomes upset.
"Step back," I advised. "Say, 'Wow, this is pushing my buttons. I feel upset.'"
Step back. Notice your feelings. [image error]
This coworker is a gem, an amazing treasure trove of skills, ability, and work ethic.
The sibling is suddenly being verbally abusive. The coworker becomes upset.
"Step back," I advised. "Say, 'Wow, this is pushing my buttons. I feel upset.'"
Step back. Notice your feelings. [image error]
Reiki practitioner
Met a wonderful Reiki practitioner today. Young, fit, beautiful, enthusiastic... in life transition. She came to meet with me to see if she could volunteer at our cancer center. She would be wonderful, the clients would love her, but...
But she didn't realize how far we are from her home. It was an hour drive. On a snowy, slushy, rainy day. Lewiston is an old mill city. We are barely attractive in the best weather. Today was all gray and gloomy cityscapes. So it's too far for a weekly commitment to a volunteer position when one is an ordained chaplain and Reiki practitioner looking for a full time job with benefits.
I showed her our glorious cancer center, invited her to our monthly Reiki shares, and tried to talk her into giving a talk or moving here.
Did I mention it's too far, she's a single mom of a toddler, and she has never engaged in public speaking?
So it doesn't always work out the way you planned. OK. Things happen for a reason, and we don't always see the reason right away. Still, my spirit recognizes your spirit. Thank you.
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But she didn't realize how far we are from her home. It was an hour drive. On a snowy, slushy, rainy day. Lewiston is an old mill city. We are barely attractive in the best weather. Today was all gray and gloomy cityscapes. So it's too far for a weekly commitment to a volunteer position when one is an ordained chaplain and Reiki practitioner looking for a full time job with benefits.
I showed her our glorious cancer center, invited her to our monthly Reiki shares, and tried to talk her into giving a talk or moving here.
Did I mention it's too far, she's a single mom of a toddler, and she has never engaged in public speaking?
So it doesn't always work out the way you planned. OK. Things happen for a reason, and we don't always see the reason right away. Still, my spirit recognizes your spirit. Thank you.
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November 6, 2012
Hello, Germany!
Whoo hoo! Just made my first sale in Germany.
Thank you, Germany. Danke.
Thank you, Germany. Danke.
November 2, 2012
Reiki with the dentist
How often does this happen to you?
I have dentalphobia and today was the day for a regular cleaning. Did Reiki on myself in the chair. Realized that I'm not as anxious as I used to be. Well, did have nightmares last night... whatever. Is is the kindness and compassion of my wonderful dental hygienist? Because she treats me like a real person?
Anyway, we got talking. Well, she did most of the talking when her hands and tools were in my mouth. I did manage to get in a few words about Reiki. Then the dentist came in and told me about her stress.
So somehow, after my appointment, I shared Reiki with the hygienist and the dentist. My Reiki path is a continual surprise.
I have dentalphobia and today was the day for a regular cleaning. Did Reiki on myself in the chair. Realized that I'm not as anxious as I used to be. Well, did have nightmares last night... whatever. Is is the kindness and compassion of my wonderful dental hygienist? Because she treats me like a real person?
Anyway, we got talking. Well, she did most of the talking when her hands and tools were in my mouth. I did manage to get in a few words about Reiki. Then the dentist came in and told me about her stress.
So somehow, after my appointment, I shared Reiki with the hygienist and the dentist. My Reiki path is a continual surprise.
November 1, 2012
Reiki class
Taught a Reiki class tonight. There were several powerful people there and one chatterbox. I tried to send fair and equal energy to all, but of course the chatterbox dominated my attention. She had lots of questions and wasn't sure she agreed with the idea of Reiki. She reminded me of my commitment to patience, acceptance, and tolerance. She listened to the history and ethics of Reiki, but declined to participate in self-Reiki, declined to be attuned, and unfortunately had to leave early.
The remaining students wanted to learn hand positions on others. They wanted to be attuned to Level 1. They burned with heat, energy, love, intention, and purpose. We shared group Reiki with a willing volunteer. We did attunements. There are new Level One Reiki practitioners in our world tonight. There is more Reiki light. There is more love. [image error]
The remaining students wanted to learn hand positions on others. They wanted to be attuned to Level 1. They burned with heat, energy, love, intention, and purpose. We shared group Reiki with a willing volunteer. We did attunements. There are new Level One Reiki practitioners in our world tonight. There is more Reiki light. There is more love. [image error]
October 31, 2012
cats, Red Sox fans, and the Lion King
Also princesses, a pink flapper-era dancer, and a little boy in a snowsuit and helmet.
My garden produced just one orange pumpkin: it's on the porch. I have a basket of candy and washed the entry room floor: I'm ready.
A beautiful princess or witch, Mario from a video game, Harry Potter, and a bunny with a pink tail.
I can hear them in the street, shouting, "Candy!" "Happy Halloween!" "Trick or Treat!" and "Thank you!"
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My garden produced just one orange pumpkin: it's on the porch. I have a basket of candy and washed the entry room floor: I'm ready.
A beautiful princess or witch, Mario from a video game, Harry Potter, and a bunny with a pink tail.
I can hear them in the street, shouting, "Candy!" "Happy Halloween!" "Trick or Treat!" and "Thank you!"
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October 29, 2012
Sandy, Hurricane Sandy
It's windy. Rained all day today (Monday) and supposed to rain until Saturday. It's Hurricane Sandy.
Yesterday I bought a new flashlight and more candles.
It's Maine and we're used to hardship here. We're used to winter storms and losing electricity. Still, I dread it. I hate losing power and I'm not a generator kind of person. I like heat and hot water and don't have a wood stove. I'm dismayed at losing all the groceries in my frig and freezer. Otherwise, I'll get by. I'll take cold showers and eat at restaurants, charge up my phone at work. I'll wait patiently for electricity to return.
The best part? People join together, help each other, and look out for each other. It's a time of connection and caring.
Please stay safe & warm, everyone.[image error]
Yesterday I bought a new flashlight and more candles.
It's Maine and we're used to hardship here. We're used to winter storms and losing electricity. Still, I dread it. I hate losing power and I'm not a generator kind of person. I like heat and hot water and don't have a wood stove. I'm dismayed at losing all the groceries in my frig and freezer. Otherwise, I'll get by. I'll take cold showers and eat at restaurants, charge up my phone at work. I'll wait patiently for electricity to return.
The best part? People join together, help each other, and look out for each other. It's a time of connection and caring.
Please stay safe & warm, everyone.[image error]
October 26, 2012
Raspberries in October
a second crop. They are pungent, tough, and explodingly flavorful.
They endured 2 frosts, 2 weeks of rain, and cool Maine temps and here they are. Raspberries. Big red puckeringly flavorful raspberries. What a gift. [image error]
They endured 2 frosts, 2 weeks of rain, and cool Maine temps and here they are. Raspberries. Big red puckeringly flavorful raspberries. What a gift. [image error]
Reiki...
has taken me places I never imagined.
Geographically: Albuquerque.
Ethically: oh, the stories I could tell.
Professionally: to the moon.
Personally: my connection to spirit. My books.
Overall: challenging and rewarding. Please try it. Have a session or take a class. Reiki.[image error]
Geographically: Albuquerque.
Ethically: oh, the stories I could tell.
Professionally: to the moon.
Personally: my connection to spirit. My books.
Overall: challenging and rewarding. Please try it. Have a session or take a class. Reiki.[image error]
so lucky...
to have a great job: I'm a teacher.
My students are brave, intrepid, courageous, compassionate, willing, and curious. They come from a variety of backgrounds, all ages, various genders, have issues... so what, they want to help. They want to give back. They want a job that will engage their mind, body, and spirit. They want a job that will pay the bills. They want to be nurses. I want to help them become great nurses.
So, how do you communicate? How do you express compassion? What are the rules and when can you break them?
How do nurses think, talk, and write? When is humor permissible? We cover all these issues and more.
Nurses are cool. Nursing school is amazing and students are the best.
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My students are brave, intrepid, courageous, compassionate, willing, and curious. They come from a variety of backgrounds, all ages, various genders, have issues... so what, they want to help. They want to give back. They want a job that will engage their mind, body, and spirit. They want a job that will pay the bills. They want to be nurses. I want to help them become great nurses.
So, how do you communicate? How do you express compassion? What are the rules and when can you break them?
How do nurses think, talk, and write? When is humor permissible? We cover all these issues and more.
Nurses are cool. Nursing school is amazing and students are the best.
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