Presence: the eye of the needle.
This column explores the meanings of presence from philosophical, theological, psychological, and nursing perspectives. The eye of the needle is used as a metaphor to emphasize the capacities required for living presence. The humanbecoming concept of true presence is emphasized and examples are given of living true presence in nursing.
South Dakota State University, Sioux Falls, 57105, USA. tsbunkers@sio.midco.net
Sandra Schmidt
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