In touch with the heart Caring hands mend souls with light Healing blooms within “In Human Caring through Healing Haiku, Drs. Moreno and Anderson have given us a wonderful gift that engages all our senses. 

       Through the integration of Watson Caring Science and haiku, they have created a powerful and practical approach to promoting holistic well-being, self-care, empathy, and compassion for healthcare providers and nurses. 

       “As a nursing faculty teaching in undergraduate education, I recognize that practicality—balanced by the joy and beauty of the quotes, original haiku, and reflective exercises—provides the foundation for developing authentic, vulnerable, and socially-aware professionals (nursing students) to nurture and sustain our shared humanity. 

      “Human Caring Through Healing Haiku: Mindful Journaling for Healthcare Providers truly lives up to its name. 

      Janette and Jan created a space in each section as an invitation to breathe, pause, relax, and just focus inward on being instead of doing. I could literally feel stress slipping away as I read the beautiful blend of art (haiku), reflective questions, Jean’s quotes (language of caring), and doable daily practices, coupled with journaling. 

      “This collection of healing haiku, coupled with the Caritas processes, provides tangible, realistic, and transformative practices that elevate us from doing to being with caring consciousness. 

     The practical application of the Caritas Processes brings Watson Caring Science theory to life through caring connections with self and others.

     “The healing haiku, mindful journaling, micro practices, and the foundational Caring Science theory, along with Dr. Jean Watson’s Caritas quotes featured in this publication, serve as a poignant reminder of the influence of loving kindness for self and others. 

     This publication is a valuable gift from these talented authors and Caritas Leaders®, encouraging us to pause, reflect, heal, and center our hearts. 

“As I ponder this haiku, ‘Explore, innovate,’ it resonates deeply with the essence of growth and progress in the field of healthcare. 

   The call to explore signifies the continuous quest for knowledge and understanding, urging us to delve deeper into uncharted territories. 

       It challenges us to seek new perspectives, embrace diversity, and remain curious in our pursuit of excellence.

     “It is a rare accomplishment to unify beauty, art, intellect, and moral ideas of human caring with haunting refrains, caressing our inner souls with infinite love. 

      One does not read this book. Rather, one relishes the delicious oneness of experiencing the heart, art, and science of Caritas.”

“In a world that often feels disconnected and chaotic, this transformative book offers a sanctuary of healing and self-discovery. 

Through the power of haiku, mindful journaling, and the wisdom of Caring Science, readers are invited on a profound journey to reconnect with their innermost selves and the essence of compassionate care.