I frequently find as I visit patients that one of the things they are seeking is inspiration.  More specifically they seek inspiration that their health status will improve.  I employ several approaches to help them find inspiration.  Some of these include:

• Faith based illustrations, Biblical stories, and prayer.
• Reminding the patient of the illnesses that medicine can cure that just a few years ago our treatment tools were much less effective.
• Asking the patient what inspires them, where they place their hope.
• Sometimes I show them a picture that fits in the context of our conversation to bring inspiration.

The picture on this post was in my Twitter feed this week.  The person who posted it used these words to describe it, “This insane rainbow thing happened this week in Tynemouth, England.”  The instant I saw the picture I knew I had to save it because it would be a tool for helping with patients in the future.  I hope as you look at the picture you find inspiration in it!  Have a great weekend!