Somehow, it's yet again Friday- in spite of me spending ALL day yesterday thinking it was Saturday. Midweek holidays mess with me when I'm non-clinical. The fact that I got a midweek holiday with a rainstorm and a break in the heat made it all the sweeter.
Today I am trusting that this sense of restlessness, maybe even a bit of wanderlust, that I've been experiencing will reach a point of clarity. I just know that I'm wanting some new form of adventure to sink my teeth into, something that pushes me a little beyond where things are easy and comfortable. What is that? I'm not sure yet, though I've definitely been looking at Alaska rafting trips for next summer (but I want something sooner). Stay tuned for my next "foolish project"- heaven knows what I'll come up with this time!
Today I am grateful for those humbling moments when I receive very real reminders that I'm serving in a similar role to some people who influenced me in such a wonderful way. Sunday night I got a text from one of our recent grads updating me on the impending Monday start of his internship on the trauma service. Monday I got a text from another one of "my guys" to let me know he made it through the first day and it wasn't too bad. For lack of a better description, I'm honored that they know that I'm out here wondering how they are doing. Danny had it right- in many ways, this is the most important work that we do.
Today I am inspired by a Rumi quote that's the origin of the above foolish project comment.
"Start a huge foolish project,
like Noah.
It makes absolutely no difference
what people think of you."
Now listening: Grace Potter "Things I Never Needed"Labels: TGIF