11/08/2024
Title: The Truth Behind the Lie
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Maria had always been a dedicated nurse. She’d worked countless night shifts, cared for numerous patients, and mastered the art of compassion. But now, as a nurse practitioner student, the demands of her studies felt like a mountain too steep to climb. The textbooks seemed heavier, the assignments more daunting, and the exams loomed like dark clouds on the horizon.
One evening, after a long day at the clinic, Maria sat at her kitchen table, staring at the pile of books and notes. The clock ticked loudly in the silence of her small apartment. She knew she should be studying, but exhaustion pulled her down like quicksand.
“I’m too tired,” she whispered to herself. “I’ll study tomorrow. I need a break tonight.” She closed her books and settled onto the couch, trying to ease the guilt gnawing at her.
The next day came, and then the next, each filled with the same excuses: “I’m not in the right headspace,” “The material is too hard,” and “I’ll never understand this.” The more she gave in to these thoughts, the more they wrapped around her like chains, holding her back from the progress she desperately needed.
One night, Maria had a vivid dream. She was standing at the foot of a towering mountain, its peak hidden in the clouds. She felt small and powerless, and the climb seemed impossible. A figure appeared beside her as she stood there—an older woman with kind eyes and a presence that exuded wisdom.
“Why are you not climbing?” the woman asked, her voice gentle yet firm.
“I’m too tired, too weak,” Maria replied. “I’m not sure I can make it to the top.”
The woman smiled knowingly. “Those are not reasons, Maria. They’re lies you tell yourself to avoid the challenge.”
Maria looked down, ashamed. “But what if I fail?”
“Failure is only possible if you don’t try,” the woman said. “The real lie is believing that you are not capable. You have climbed mountains before—perhaps not as tall as this one, but you did it. What’s different now?”
Maria felt a shift within her as the woman’s words sank in. She realized that every excuse she had made was not a reflection of reality but of her fear. The fear of failing, not being enough, and the hard work ahead.
“You’re right,” Maria admitted. “I’ve been lying to myself, haven’t I?”
The woman nodded. “Remember why you started this journey. You wanted to help more people, grow as a nurse, and challenge yourself. That purpose is your strength. Don’t let lies keep you from it.”
Maria awoke with a start, the dream lingering like a clear morning after a stormy night. She looked at her books and notes, still scattered on the kitchen table, and felt a new resolve.
She sat down, opened her textbooks, and began to study. The clock still ticked loudly but no longer felt like an enemy. Maria wasn’t focused on the time or the difficulty ahead but on the truth.
The truth was that she could do this. She could climb this mountain, step by step, if only she stopped letting excuses weigh her down. And so, she did. Every night, Maria sat down and studied; even when she was tired, the material was challenging, even when doubt crept in.
Weeks passed, and Maria found herself at the top of her mountain, having passed her exams with flying colors. She stood tall, and the view from the summit was breathtaking. She had done it—not because it was easy, but because she had faced the truth behind the lies and chosen to act.
Maria smiled, remembering the wise woman from her dream. The mountain was no longer an obstacle but a testament to her strength and determination. Deep down, she knew that this was just the beginning of the many summits she would conquer in her career as a nurse practitioner.
Miriam Tivzenda.MSN.APRN.FNP-BC.FNP-C.
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