COMMONALITY — Monday Motivational Meditation #369 — 2018-09-03

I love work.
I love putting together a group of people
who are all doing the same thing.
The commonality of purpose.

Scott Rudin, 1958-

American film and theater producer. In the 1980s, he formed his own production company called Scott Rudin Productions, and his first film was Gillian Armstrong’s Mrs. Soffel.

COMMONALITY

Sharing work with others is a grand undertaking. The commonality brought about by a mutual purpose is a bonder that makes excellence possible. When fishermen work together to fix and untangle their nets, the laughter and jokes help them bear the tedium. They get a lot done together.

Sharing with my colleagues the mutual purpose of being a place or offering a service where people find healing and hope is fantastic. Our commonality of purpose allows some of us to focus on one thing while others concentrate on another. We are all working for the same end. We set up our neighborhoods of healing together.

The commonality of purpose requires collaboration. Setting my heart with an intention to be a positive force on my team takes confidence and enthusiasm. With all that I have, I allow my unique gifts to be brought into the mix so that we can together serve a purpose greater than our individual selves.

Divine Commonality, may I share with all the positive energy of the universe a work directed toward the good. I know that it is so much easier to tear down than build up. Help me be courageous in my efforts to be a creative force in building up the human community by offering healing and hope. AMEN.

ACTION: As you consider your labors, think about the those who share the work with you. Is it a collaborative process? Are you creating together a work greater than your individual selves? Celebrate your commonality of purpose this week.

Taryn Baxter

“Hola! I’m a natural light wedding photographer based in Sayulita, Mexico. Originally from Victoria, Canada, I received a professional photography diploma there in 2006. I have been photographing weddings since 2010 (over 100 and counting!) and moved to Sayulita in 2015. I love travel and the outdoors and on my days off you can find me hiking or at the beach!

“I’m based in the beautiful beach town of Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico from October to June each year. As well as Sayulita, I am available for work in Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, San Pancho, Los Cabos, Tulum, Zihuatanejo, San Miguel De Allende as well as many other locations in Mexico! I LOVE to travel and will consider accepting bookings in foreign countries so long as I’m legally allowed to work there!”

The photos featured in this series, called “Neighborhoods,” were taken in the Mexican Pacific Coastal town of Zihuatanejo i I would like to thank Taryn for giving Nursing Heart permission to share her lovely work. You can learn more about Taryn and see more photos click HERE.

Nursing Heart Friends,

HAPPY LABOR DAY in the US!

To celebrate our work at Nursing Heart we are publishing our calendar for the upcoming season. We look forward to welcoming many nurse practitioner and undergraduate nursing students in the season ahead. They will have the opportunity to view wonderful sights like the one above and receive the gracious appreciative welcome of the people of Guatemala.

University of South Dakota, BSN students, October 6-13, 2018
Florida Atlantic University, NP students, November 3-10, 2018
Florida Atlantic University, BSN students, December 13-20, 2018
Johns Hopkins University, Nursing Program, January 5-12, 2019*
University of Missouri-St. Louis, NP students, January 12-19, 2019
Friends of Nursing Heart open invitation, January 26-February 2, 2019
Florida Atlantic University, NP students, February 16-23, 2019
Florida Atlantic University, NP students, February 23-March 2, 2019
Florida Atlantic University, BSN students, March 2-9, 2019
University of Minnesota, NP students, March 16-23, 2019
University of Northern Arizona, NP Students, March 23-30, 2019
Florida Atlantic University, BSN students, May 4-11, 2019
Harrisburg Area Community College, Nursing students, May 11-18, 2019
Clemson University, BSN students, month-long program begins May 18*

*Planned but unconfirmed at time of publication.

If you are a nurse practitioner and would like to join us for the FAU group on November 3-10, we have space for at least two more. We would appreciate your help very much. Please write to me at Ron@nursingheart.org if you are interested.

Our annual Friends of Nursing Heart program is scheduled for January 26 — February 2, 2019. This program is open to all. We will be doing a building project and clinics during the week. It’s always a very special time. Click to learn more.

We are looking forward to a great season ahead with these service learning experiences and the opportunity to share in the life of Guatemalans.

Please help us keep the costs as low as possible for the students participating in the programs. Help them through your contribution to serve the underserved communities of Guatemala. DONATE NOW!

Peace,

Learn more about our work at nursingheart.org.

Happy Labor Day!