None of Them Have Filters. Need Something to Talk About (Contains Update)
Tuesday, March 26th
During morning meditation, I asked my Spirit Guide Somoya what I needed to know for today. I then heard an internal voice say, "None of them have filters. Need something to talk about."
I am confident this is referring to a presentation that is coming up. I and other Peer Specialists were asked by a psych doctor to speak with medical students at the university. She stated the students were interested in what Peer Specialists are, their role in recovery, and if they had any helpful feedback to offer the upcoming doctors when engaging with people who live with mental illness and/or addictions.
When I saw in the email who was attending, my gut feel was everyone would be "pushing and shoving" to be in the lime light. This opportunity would definitely be an "ego feeder". I have had several of these opportunities in the past, but have only enjoyed them when being the only peer. The reason being, is others are not good at acknowledging others people's abilities, being humble, and sharing the lime light. Therefore, I chose a different approach since so many peers would be involved. I emailed the doctor directly. I stated my definition of being a Peer Specialist. I shared my thoughts of how best the future doctors could care for those living with mental illness and/or addictions. I requested that each person be given an opportunity to share their wisdom with the audience. My plan is to "wing it", now that I have a skeleton outline on what I would like to offer the psych medical students. The doctor responded by saying she really liked my comments. I now look forward to presenting with the others.
3/28/19 Update:
I woke up excited. This is one of my strengths and passions, speaking in front of large groups, putting on trainings, and inspiring others. Unfortunately, I was woken at 6:45am by a work text. A co-worker called out. She requested assistance with one of her clients. I knew the client best amongst my teammates. Therefore, I made the patient's needs come before my want...to inspire! The client outing was at the same time of the presentation.
This has happened twice to me in my career: missing out on presentations due to making the patient come first. It is the right thing to do. I did receive a voice mail from the doctor. She stated that I would be greatly missed. The doctor requested to share my email with the students, because she found the feedback to be very helpful. The doctor stated she would keep me in mind for future presentations. The good thing is there are always more opportunities. Better yet, I can create more future presentations/trainings via my consulting business.
During morning meditation, I asked my Spirit Guide Somoya what I needed to know for today. I then heard an internal voice say, "None of them have filters. Need something to talk about."
I am confident this is referring to a presentation that is coming up. I and other Peer Specialists were asked by a psych doctor to speak with medical students at the university. She stated the students were interested in what Peer Specialists are, their role in recovery, and if they had any helpful feedback to offer the upcoming doctors when engaging with people who live with mental illness and/or addictions.
When I saw in the email who was attending, my gut feel was everyone would be "pushing and shoving" to be in the lime light. This opportunity would definitely be an "ego feeder". I have had several of these opportunities in the past, but have only enjoyed them when being the only peer. The reason being, is others are not good at acknowledging others people's abilities, being humble, and sharing the lime light. Therefore, I chose a different approach since so many peers would be involved. I emailed the doctor directly. I stated my definition of being a Peer Specialist. I shared my thoughts of how best the future doctors could care for those living with mental illness and/or addictions. I requested that each person be given an opportunity to share their wisdom with the audience. My plan is to "wing it", now that I have a skeleton outline on what I would like to offer the psych medical students. The doctor responded by saying she really liked my comments. I now look forward to presenting with the others.
3/28/19 Update:
I woke up excited. This is one of my strengths and passions, speaking in front of large groups, putting on trainings, and inspiring others. Unfortunately, I was woken at 6:45am by a work text. A co-worker called out. She requested assistance with one of her clients. I knew the client best amongst my teammates. Therefore, I made the patient's needs come before my want...to inspire! The client outing was at the same time of the presentation.
This has happened twice to me in my career: missing out on presentations due to making the patient come first. It is the right thing to do. I did receive a voice mail from the doctor. She stated that I would be greatly missed. The doctor requested to share my email with the students, because she found the feedback to be very helpful. The doctor stated she would keep me in mind for future presentations. The good thing is there are always more opportunities. Better yet, I can create more future presentations/trainings via my consulting business.
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