INTUITION

I have always been blessed to be able to see another’s spirit; another’s soul. I see the love they have inside. It has always been a natural thing for me. It doesn’t distract me as I walk along a street, but when I stop and talk with someone, I immediately sense their goodness inside.

“Paul”, sixty-six, was diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer two months ago. His wife, “Marilyn” shared that he had symptoms a few months prior, but Paul thought it was nothing serious and didn’t go to the doctor to have it checked out. During the Admission Visit today, Marilyn spoke with the hospice nurse and I in the living room. Paul was asleep in the bedroom.

Marilyn spoke about his symptoms and his recent, rapid decline. While she spoke about all of his limitations, I pictured a frail man needing so much help. At the end of the visit, we all walked into the bedroom to introduce ourselves. I saw a vibrant man lying on top of the covers on his bed. He immediately smiled and took my hand. I felt so much kindness; so much love from him.

His heart was huge and I felt so surrounded by his beautiful being. It makes me think that likely he is ready to go as has completed his work here on Earth. All that remains is love in his heart. I hugged him before I left; telling him what a beautiful person he is and will forevermore be.


INTUITION

When I was still a youngster;
maybe about eight years old or so;
I was told by several relatives
that I was very intuitive.

I didn't know what the word meant
so I went to ask my mom.
"You have a strong awareness
of what others are inside."

I have always seen people’s spirits.
I have always seen their hearts.
Their love; their sensitivity;
          all the good inside.

He was diagnosed two months ago.
His decline has been swift.
We spoke with his family at length
before meeting him.

They said he was weak; struggled to get around.
He didn’t eat much at all; sleeping all the time.
I had an image of a frail gentleman;
dependent; needing so much help.

We walked into his bedroom
to check in and kindly tell him “Hi”.
His tremendous spirit embraced me so fully.
I was immediately drawn by his love.

He had no fears or concerns about anything.
Preparing himself to go with such a beautiful soul.
He listened so intently to all that we had to say.
But in the end, he will so rightly; so perfectly;
          do it all his way.