Passing the Time

As many of you know, I am not one for sitting around and resting (stop laughing!). But I don't necessarily have a choice as I have been sitting in a hospital bed now for four days (including the one in surgery and recovery room mind you). This is difficult for me but what I have enjoyed is it gives me time and space to be reflective and to think. I like to do that. But when I do that I also tend to then also come up with actions around things I think about. So I apologise to those who are on the other end of my reflections and hear about the actions or are a part of the action plan! What does "rest" look like in that space? 1. I have read a book....then took the opportunity to do a book review which I sent back to the author. She and I have now corresponded on the review. 2. I have listened in on a couple of team meetings 3. I have read the paper (only to think about how I am not missing anything by not reading the paper most days) 4. I have taken the opportunity to chat with all the nursing graduates who have been looking after me about their goals and aspirations 5. I have been chatting with the breast care nurse about processing the cancer experience...awesome conversations. 6. I have been been listening to music (currently listening to "Seeds of Love" by Tears for Fears) 7. I have corresponded with four of my mentees (since I have "downtime" ...why not?) 8. I had the opportunity to connect with one of the nurses at a time when we both appreciated a "listening moment". The afternoon will now include getting some stitches out and doing some writing. Life is good...even from the hospital bed during my rest and reflective time.