Sunday, November 26 - Absence and Art
Treatment
I have learned that finishing your treatment does not necessarily mean that your treatment is complete. It seems that the body is still doing what it needs to do to get better.
Nutrition and Hydration
Well I am coming up to the end of my first week of post treatment. As I said, “I am staying out of the sun.” I am also trying to maintain proper nutrition and hydration. This has become a bit of a challenge and I have needed some hydration. As a result it has been difficult to keep up with the blog the past couple of days. I appreciate your patience, as it is a bit difficult to input data, as you can imagine, with an I.V. in your hand. Actually, the I.V. really helps, since I get about 1000 c.c. of saline solution per day which hydrates. As my appetite improves the need for additional hydration will be decreased.
Regardless, I appreciate your checking in on me and your interest in ‘wellnessbuilding’. In addition, I hope that you are taking the measures to maintain ‘wellnessbuilding’ within your own body. Please send me a personal email if you have any suggestions for me.
The Art of Healing
One of the main resources at the hospital is the library. This week, I came across a book entitled, Cancer and the Art of Healing, (Hundleby and Abbott 2006) 1-894809-00-9. Within the book I found a piece of artwork. It is a painted ceramic tile created by Katia, who is a medical oncologist. Katia sees herself, “helping patients move over the bridge to a state of hope, empowerment and serenity.” In relation to my use of the metaphors, guide, companions and crew, Katia’s art and images really strengthen the use of water as a useful image.
From the Book
Here is a few quotes from the book regarding the nature of creating art…
“The insight and understanding garnered as each person creates their art can be powerful.
Participants slowly begin to see new possibilities, which can spring from their own innate creativity or from the creativity of others. They are inspired to see things from a fresh perspective. They are often surprised by the wellspring of wisdom, hope and resourcefulness they find inside.”
I have learned that finishing your treatment does not necessarily mean that your treatment is complete. It seems that the body is still doing what it needs to do to get better.
Nutrition and Hydration
Well I am coming up to the end of my first week of post treatment. As I said, “I am staying out of the sun.” I am also trying to maintain proper nutrition and hydration. This has become a bit of a challenge and I have needed some hydration. As a result it has been difficult to keep up with the blog the past couple of days. I appreciate your patience, as it is a bit difficult to input data, as you can imagine, with an I.V. in your hand. Actually, the I.V. really helps, since I get about 1000 c.c. of saline solution per day which hydrates. As my appetite improves the need for additional hydration will be decreased.
Regardless, I appreciate your checking in on me and your interest in ‘wellnessbuilding’. In addition, I hope that you are taking the measures to maintain ‘wellnessbuilding’ within your own body. Please send me a personal email if you have any suggestions for me.
The Art of Healing
One of the main resources at the hospital is the library. This week, I came across a book entitled, Cancer and the Art of Healing, (Hundleby and Abbott 2006) 1-894809-00-9. Within the book I found a piece of artwork. It is a painted ceramic tile created by Katia, who is a medical oncologist. Katia sees herself, “helping patients move over the bridge to a state of hope, empowerment and serenity.” In relation to my use of the metaphors, guide, companions and crew, Katia’s art and images really strengthen the use of water as a useful image.
From the Book
Here is a few quotes from the book regarding the nature of creating art…
“The insight and understanding garnered as each person creates their art can be powerful.Participants slowly begin to see new possibilities, which can spring from their own innate creativity or from the creativity of others. They are inspired to see things from a fresh perspective. They are often surprised by the wellspring of wisdom, hope and resourcefulness they find inside.”
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