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Stepping Out: Dare to Step Forward: Step Back, or Just Stand Still and Breathe

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
17 August 2012

Abstract

It is important to step out and make a difference. We have one of the most unique and diverse professions that allows for diversity in thought and practice, permitting each of us to grow in our unique niches and make significant contributions. I was frightened to ‘step out’ to go to culinary school at the age of 46, but it changed forever the way I look at my profession and I have since experienced the most enjoyable and innovative career. There are also times when it is important to ‘step back’ to relish the roots of our profession; to help bring food back into nutrition; to translate all of our wonderful science into a language of food that Canadians understand. We all need to take time to ‘just stand still and breathe’: to celebrate our accomplishments, reflect on our actions, ensure we are heading toward our vision, keep the profession vibrant and relevant, and cherish one another.

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Il est important de prendre du recul et de faire une différence. Notre profession est l’une des plus uniques et diversifiées. Elle est caractérisée par une pluralité de pensées et de pratiques qui nous permet d’évoluer dans nos créneaux respectifs et d’avoir un impact significatif. À l’âge de 46 ans, je m’apprêtais à « prendre du recul » en prenant la direction de l’école de cuisine. Or, cette expérience a changé à jamais ma façon de voir ma profession, et depuis, je n’ai jamais envisagé de quitter cette carrière si inspirante et novatrice. Il y a aussi des moments où il est important de « prendre du recul » pour savourer les racines de notre profession; pour contribuer à remettre les aliments au coeur de la nutrition; pour traduire cette magnifique science des aliments en une langue que les Canadiennes et Canadiens comprennent. Nous devons tous prendre le temps de « simplement nous arrêter et de respirer » : de célébrer nos réalisations, de réfléchir à nos actions, de nous assurer qu’elles sont en harmonie avec notre vision, de faire en sorte que notre profession demeure dynamique et pertinente, et de nous aimer les uns les autres.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 73Number 3September 2012
Pages: 147 - 150

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Version of record online: 17 August 2012

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Mary Sue Waisman, MSc, PDt, FDC
Nutrition Consultant, Fall River, NS

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