Hi Family and Friends!
So the first week has overall gone well. I'm getting settled in to my job now, understanding my scope of practice and whats expected of me. The biggest challenge right now, believe it or not, is not letting people's complaining and negativity get to me. It seems like everyone around me has something to gripe about. Personally, I chose to join the Army knowing I would get deployed. I even chose this deployment, so I don't understand why people are complaining as if they're being forced to be here and suffer. This is a cush deployment in my opinion. Air-conditioned tents, hot showers, hot chow, and a day off for every day we work. The fact that the American Army is working with the British Army right now is historic, its a privilege. Yes, there are some frustrations working under people who do things differently, but its not that bad. When people around me are negative, its almost like they point out something I didn't really notice before and then I find that I'm being negative with them. Anyway, I just need a little more positivity around me, and to remain positive even when surrounded by petty complainers. You're prayers for a good friend are appreciated! I still love nursing and taking care of those patients remind me why I'm here doing what I do. It's almost a selfish profession because I get so much out of it. Love and miss you guys!
You can't let a group of debbie downers bring you down along with them. If they wanna complain than that's their problem. You are an ultra positive person so don't let the gripes of others change who you are. You're better than that.
ReplyDeleteYou may that person who brings light to the team; the one that can put a positive spin on most anything. Whenever they try to bring you down, just remind yourself (and them) how much worse things could be! Love you!
ReplyDeleteDude, don't let people's negativity bring you down! You mama's right you can be a shining light to them!!! You should be getting a lovely care package from me soon! Just some essentials but I will be sending fun stuff later. Which reminds me what are you allowed to have? Music?Games?Blankets? Rice Pillow for keeping your toes warm and aches away??
ReplyDeleteLove ya!Keep on keeping on!!! :)
"Every complaint is a little story the mind makes up, that you completely believe in...the ego loves to complain and feel resentful not only about other people bit also about situations. (a situation can be turned into an enemy) TO forgive is to overlook, or rather to look through.(acknowledge and accept what is or isn't there) You look through the ego to the sanity that is in every human being as his or her essence..." Ekhart Tolle
Stay strong Liz, Everyone is so right, You are the light and people are drawn to light. I guarantee your positive attitude will be contagious :-) You are my hero. Love you
ReplyDeleteOptimism and cheer are contagious. Keep it up. Some will catch it!
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Nichole,
ReplyDeleteYou're a doll! Thanks for the package, it smells so yummy. I'm going to share your goodies with friends, I hope thats ok :). Yes yes yes yes. I have my laptop with me to watch DVD's and will actually probably need more blankets for when winter kicks in. I would LOVE a rice pillow. There's a microwave in the MWR tent that I can warm it up in, wow what a luxury that would be. Love the quote Nichole, Ekhart Tolle is a wise man.