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Home › Articles › General › The Gift of Being There

The Gift of Being There

8 Secrets for Visiting a Seriously Ill Loved One

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"Being there, really being there, for someone who is sick yields life lessons you can't get any other way," Apollon says. "Don't get me wrong, it's not easy to see sickness and suffering as a blessing. But when you open yourself to the universe, when you approach every experience with the intention of learning all you can learn and being all you can be, you can transform it into one. Surrender, and pay attention. Even if you ultimately lose your loved one, don't lose the lesson."

Susan Apollon's 15-minute Peace Plan

If you're going to visit a sick friend or family member, quieting yourself before you leave the house will result in a calmer, more rewarding visit for both of you. But don't think you must wait for a loved one's health crisis to get started. Intuitive psychologist Susan Apollon says doing this work on a daily basis will help you conquer fear, sharpen your intuition and live your life with a sense of love and gratitude. Here's how:

Set the stage. Choose a room that feels good and that has chair or a comfortable place to sit: peaceful, safe and inviting. If possible, use the same location and sitting position every time. You want to create a sense of strong association. This scene will become a trigger in your mind's eye. With enough practice, you will be able to immediately quiet and center yourself just by thinking of the space.


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