{"id":1960,"date":"2023-07-13T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T08:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/spcare\/?p=1960"},"modified":"2023-07-20T09:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T09:18:26","slug":"looking-through-the-eyes-of-the-sailorby-christiaan-a-rhodius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/spcare\/2023\/07\/13\/looking-through-the-eyes-of-the-sailorby-christiaan-a-rhodius\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking through the eyes of the sailor\u2026by Christiaan A. Rhodius"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n(Edvard Munch “D\u00f8den ved roret”, 1893. Photo: Munchmuseet \/ Svein Andersen)<\/em><\/p>\n

Great to have a breeze. Without it a sailor goes nowhere. I just had to pull my hat down to make sure it wouldn\u2019t blow away. I have secured a good position in the boat, one leg stretched for support and the other bent. Ready for what is coming.<\/p>\n

This gentle breeze is nothing compared to what I experienced before. When I look at my sail I see the patched up part. I might look a bit shabby, but I treasure it. It reminds me of the times when things could have turned out very differently\u2026The character at the helm came very close at that point.<\/p>\n

Since then I have learned to acknowledge his presence. Even more, being a part of me. How he even mirrors my posture; one leg bent, one leg stretched. Nonetheless, it is longer a source of fright. Much more a stimulus to enjoy wind and sailing. And sure, one day this journey will end, the final destination fixed. That other boats chose a different direction doesn’t bother me. Although I can not control the wind, I will intentionally adjust the sails as I see fit. After all, I am a sailor and without wind a sailor goes nowhere.<\/p>\n

Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christiaan A. Rhodius, Elderly Care Physician \/ Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Hospice Bardo (Hoofddorp – the Netherlands)<\/p>\n

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(Edvard Munch “D\u00f8den ved roret”, 1893. Photo: Munchmuseet \/ Svein Andersen) Great to have a breeze. Without it a sailor goes nowhere. I just had to pull my hat down to make sure it wouldn\u2019t blow away. I have secured a good position in the boat, one leg stretched for support and the other bent. […]<\/p>\n

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