I ask patients and families many questions during my admission visits. I ask in order for hospice to support all of them any way possible. My favorite question is about spiritual beliefs. So many, initially think, I am asking about a religion. Yes, religion is a spiritual belief, but there is, oh, so much more.
If someone walks into the Redwoods, or near the ocean, it does embrace spiritually. An agnostic or atheist have strong beliefs as well. That definitely is their spiritual belief. I cannot prove my spiritual beliefs, but then, no one can disprove it either. Our beliefs, whatever they may be, gives us support, gives us strength.
I was so
amazed by how this patient expressed his beliefs. It was profound and simply beautiful. Thank you, “John”. I will never forget your beautiful words.
HIS BELIEFS
He’s lived
over two years with cancer.
He’s had
chemotherapy and infusions.
Now, to no
avail; are no longer effective.
He is now so
ready for it all to be over.
A few
minutes after we arrived,
he
powerfully stated,
“I want to
pass if possible.
I want to stop living”.
He is very
precise; very meticulous
as was a
science professor by trade.
He has
worked for years with exact equations;
while always
too; speaking his truth.
When I asked
him about his spiritual beliefs,
he totally
amazed me with his beautiful words.
He does not
identify with any religion,
but so lives
and breathes spiritually.
He slowly
turned to his family and softly stated,
“I’ll be in
the essence; you will find me.
I’ll be
amongst the trees;
amongst the butterflies;
amongst your hearts.”
“If you want
a hug,
hug a tree.
I’ll forever
be here
for all of you.”
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