Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Can Caring Be Taught?

Many might argue that caring can be taught, but I am strongly persuaded otherwise. Caring to me is a fine piece of art. To special to touch, not always easy to understand and it takes your breath away when you witness it. Caring for someone depends on how the two people perceive the interaction. I question whether caring is a natural instinct we incorporate into our actions, or a simple gesture we use to benefit ourselves and others. Regardless I believe caring is developed in the heart and released through the movement of the body. It is not something that can be taught or learned through another person.

1 comment:

justine said...

I agree with your comment on caring. I believe in order to care and furthermore be a nurse, you need to have the actual need and instinct to want to care. Caring can not be taught, but must come from within.