Last night I posted an emotional note in my social media journal (Facebook). "I'm getting so emotional thinking about our move to Oregon. I know it is for the best but seeing our three oldest grandchildren tonight had me in tears at the thought of leaving them. I am moving near to the two youngest grandchildren but it is so hard. My heart will be split between two homes."
We have moved so many times in our married life I've lost count. I cannot hardly believe that we are doing it (or thinking of doing it) again. More interesting to me has been my reluctance to do it. I have been resisting the change and that isn't really like me. You see, I have big news to share with everyone. Portland Oregon, the Rose City, has captured our heart since we began visiting our son there in 2009. Now I have an opportunity that is sent straight from Heaven above. I have accepted an apprentice position at Andaluz Waterbirth Center and will begin my training period November 1st. The fact is I have been the most hesitant about making this move than I have any other in my life and it may not even be a permanent move. I am thrilled with the opportunity to work with the midwives at Andaluz and I know this is the right thing to do but as I said last night it is really hard! Then, this morning, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts, Mormon Channel Daily. I often search the archives on the Mormon Channel when I am seeking comfort. When I searched the term "moving" this episode caught my attention: "The Importance of Moving Forward." I'm reading the blog of the author that is interviewed in the episode, Rebbie Brassfield. Her post is "Into the Current." Maybe the message can help you as much as it has helped me.
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Inspired by Lauralyn Curtis of Hypnobirthing Utah I have written my own Affirmations for Midwifery Students. Her affirmations for birth workers are found on her website at http://www.hypnobirthingutah.com/intuitive-birth-worker-affirmations/. My current affirmations:
I have all the energy I need to complete my tasks. I release all negative energy as I prepare to face the challenges of my day. I quiet my mind as I open my books and complete my assignments. I am a supported by my instructors, academic coach, preceptor, house mother, fellow students and family. I am capable of wise insight and intelligent responses to my academic assignments. My mind is open and receptive to learning new information. The births I am meant to attend to complete my clinical requirements will flow toward me in a river of abundance. I attract wonderful preceptors into my life, who enrich my learning and open my mind. I recommend many of the other affirmations on Lauralyn's page. I recommend writing some of your own.
Life today is all about taking time to focus on my priority. Yes, you read that right, I only have one right now. You see I am supporting my son and his sweet wife in the last days of her pregnancy while awaiting their second child. When the computer needs to be set aside, I do it. When dinner needs to be served I am first on my feet to make a great meal. If the toddler (my two year-old grandson) is in need of rocking for a nap I need no reason to stop whatever I am doing to enjoy the pleasure of rocking him to sleep. At the same time I am coming to the formal end of the work on this ePortfolio, so I am taking the time to record my journey for others to understand. Life is what happens while you are making other plans, enjoy it and remember to make your most important relationships in life a priority especially the one with yourself.
I made my own version of a meme I found online. I was searching for a "motivation meme." It gave me the sense of determination I wanted for my day. One of my dear mentors said of the meme, "I love that it suggests that if we follow our instincts and allow our true selves to emerge, we don't need to "trick" ourselves to be motivated." I have everything I need, now to go get it done!
I've put together a vision board to help me remember why I am doing everything I do. The photos remind me of the feelings I want in my life. The word on my vision board is "Plenipotentiary" to remind me that I am a woman who has "full powers," I already have everything I need to accomplish my purpose.
I'm sure many of you have seen Jessica's "Daily Affirmation", the YouTube video of the curly, blonde four year-old who has become a viral sensation. I want her enthusiasm for affirmations. I love this little one's attitude. I hope to be like her. Enjoy the video below once more and set your mind to a positivity channel and enjoy your day!
For the past three years the beginning of the traditional "school year" seems to be the time that I sit down and open my journal to write what is happening in my life and where I want it to go. I guess it is because I started MCU in the Fall that this has continued and I have not really adopted the New Year's resolution time frame to make a new beginning. Three years ago I began my academic courses to be a licensed midwife. I had planned to be finished and applying to take the NARM. This has not come to pass. I am almost there, I am so close, literally, to the completion of my goal. I only have 3 short assignments to write, 1 presentation, 1 paper, a hands on practical assessment and 1 exam. That is it!! Yet I feel so far. I need to complete my clinical experiences. I pray that it is because like the giant bamboo in the video below I am building my root structure so that I might shoot towards the sky with intense speed toward my final height. I must continue to water the seedling midwife within me. I must continue to nurture my drive. I will keep growing.
I love meeting with sister midwives to discuss the current state of midwifery regulations and the news from our association. I'm so grateful for these women.
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Why MusingsThe page I have called Musings is a blog of sorts. I invite you to read my Home page to learn the reasons I had for creating this ePortfolio and how it all started. In it you will find that this ePortfolio began as a learning tool for future students at the Midwives College of Utah. The ePortfolio will become a requirement beginning in the Fall 2016 semester. I also recommend it for former students still finishing their studies and looking for a way to develop their future practice's website, share with potential clients or potential preceptors, and as a very in depth resume of sorts. I invite you to read my musings during the creation of this ePortfolio in the hope that it may strengthen your devotion to your studies, build your determination to answer your call, and be encouraged by the sharing of my musings as I complete this task. Archives
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