Occupying Life

Occupying life - that is what we all do.  How each person chooses to do so, is what makes each life unique. 

The definition of 'occupy' means: "to engage or employ the mind, energy or attention of:" all the things that we find meaningful.

I love this definition.  As an occupational therapist, this is what we work so hard at.  Our primary focus is preparing for engagement/participation in functional and meaningful activities in everyday life. 

I have recently finished up coursework in the Occupational Therapy program at Western Michigan University and will begin my journey as a practicing occupational therapist beginning the end of June on my level two fieldwork.  For the last seven years, attending classes and labs has been the main subject of my occupancy.  I am excited to begin this journey of becoming a licensed occupational therapist and sharing it with you. 

For many years, I have dreamt about participating in my favorite hobbies once my schooling was completed.  I am pleased to announce that I am finally at the point where I can do so.    I am also pleased to announce that I am taking you all along with me.  This blog will be about the daily occupations that fill my life and that I find meaningful.  Some crafty things, some delicious, some things practical, and some things that may be only meaningful to me, but that I am going to share anyway. 

Now that you know the focus of this blog, you also know the meaning and purpose of an occupational therapist.

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Thank you for reading.