Spirituality and You: Sacred Ground

There are certain places in this world that I truly consider to be sacred. One of those places is a healthcare facility. Whether it is called a hospital, doctor’s office, nursing home, or hospice is irrelevant. In that moment, when someone needs to be cared for and healed, it is a sacred one. One that healthcare providers should never take for granted.

Sacred Ground

This is where healing takes place.

This is where caring takes place.

This is where the ultimate expression of hospitality takes place.

Everything I say and do should declare that “I see you…I honor you…and you have unconditional worthiness”.

Let there be no gossip.

Let there be no negativity.

Let us only lift each other up, as we lift up those we take care of.

Let us be grateful that there are people who entrust us with their health.

People who need us and depend on us.

May we never take that for granted or grow complacent.

This ground is not sacred because of my degrees, or certifications, or expertise.

It is sacred because “caring” happens here. Healing happens here. Love happens here.

From this day forward, I will consistently put the “care” in healthcare, as I care for my patients, care for my colleagues, and care for myself.

As long as I have breath, I will do everything I can to keep this ground sacred.

-Bryan K. Williams