Moments of Glimpsing Peace of Mind

Thank you for taking the time to notice this among so many others.

“The care we provide today will gently embrace our future selves.
――Home care is also a time for nurturing 'the us of tomorrow.'”

• “Moments of Glimpsing Peace of Mind”
  
  Moments when a client smiles or says, 'I'm so glad you came, I'm happy to see you.'
  Care is not just about 'technique,' but also about 'delivering a sense of security.'
  The realization that I, too, am being healed through my interactions with others.
  

• The peace of mind from care that left a particularly deep impression
  
  One day, when I had less than six months of experience, I became the helper who visited morning and evening to assist with changing clothes and excretion for a client in end-of-life cancer care. While considering the client's shame and dignity, I still lacked confidence in my skills and spent time wondering if I was truly doing the right thing.
  
  At one point, as if they had noticed me too,
  'It's not just about getting the task done. You speak gently when you do things, don't you? That is what brings me peace and makes me happy.'
  Hearing them say that, I felt that even though it still takes me time, I could also carefully connect the time I spend with this person to tomorrow with peace of mind.
  

• The client's peace of mind also became my courage
  
  The client themselves was experiencing loss of appetite and pain. Even so, by saying those words, they made me realize that 'being there carefully' and 'visiting without fail' lead to great peace of mind for the other person.
  
  When we think of care, we might have a strong image of 'doing something for someone.' But in reality, I think there are times when our 'very existence' becomes a mutual support.
  
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• Summary
  
  Through this experience, I also realized that 'I am someone who is being given peace of mind while becoming peace of mind for someone else.'
  Feeling that cycle, I want to continue to cherish the time I spend with my clients.
  
  Also, there are many opportunities to talk with family members. There are various thoughts between both parties. I would like to share more about this another time.
  

I can still vividly recall the scene; this experience became an important lesson that supports me. Thank you very much.

Thank you for reading this far. I hope this serves as a hint for something.