Funeral of Petty

Grace and I went with a group of nurses to a lovely funeral for Petty and her husband, Corr. It was a pleasant occasion, very relaxing and positive. He expressed his pleasure that Grace and I had come. How nice of him! I didn’t really know what to say to him. We are all on our own journey with this disease, and I can’t begin to imagine how he is feeling or what is next steps are.

Oh yeah I did not where dark colours 🙈. But I hope I looked tidy and respectful.

Another Nurse Request to Remove a Video from Instagram 🙁

One of the other nurses spotted a video featuring us on Instagram today – I missed it completely, having done it ages ago – it was completely accidential.  I have removed it as requested, because I absolutely respect the request. It’s just a shame because it showcased excellent care looks. However, most nurses are really okay with it. Am I disappointed? A little! 

The Courage to be Disliked

There is a Japanese philosophy book I’ve read titled “The Courage to Be Disliked.” I keep this in mind when my actions make a few people uncomfortable. My intentions are positive and good, and I do double-check that from time to time.

Despite what the title might suggest it has a very positive tone. The books draws upon the theories of Alfred Adler, a notable psychologist on par with Freud and Jung. The book centers around a thought-provoking conversation between a philosopher and a young man, revealing a transformative way of thinking. It emphasises the importance of developing the courage to challenge and disregard the limitations frequently imposed upon us, ultimately leading to the discovery of true happiness.