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Blissful Ordinariness

One main word lingers and repeats in my head as we learn about blissful ordinariness. 

 Value. 

Everyone has their own roles, routines, and rituals they perform in their day to day lives. It is only when something such as illness, trauma, or setbacks occur do we see how these day to day activities shape our every being and ultimately bring value to our lives. As Occupational Therapy students, we have been taught the importance of the holistic approach and how we must use this when interacting with our future clients. What may seem ordinary to everyone, including ourselves, may be a huge goal and area of excitement for someone else. Therefore, activities such as using the bathroom, cooking a meal, using adaptive equipment, and living an independent lifestyle are areas we have to put so much value in. Looking at the individual for who they are, what they want to become, and where they can go are priority.

In order to fully understand the value of these goals, we must humble ourselves as future OT Practitioners.
What is easy for us is not always easy for everyone else.
What brings us blissful joy is not the same for every person.
Listening to the needs and concerns of the individual comes first.
We are servants to the people who need us and whatever they may need us for.

Humbling ourselves with these thoughts in mind can help us more generously give to the clients who need us and help us share in their blissful ordinariness.

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