After learning Newman's HEC Theory, I realized that I had been taught to focus on illness and treatment during my previous studies and training. Although unconsciously, I was already practicing the awareness that “merely having an illness does not make a person unhealthy” (Newman, 2015, p. 280). As previously mentioned, my son has cerebral palsy, Lennox Gastaut seizure disorder, asthma, and is deafblind, but I would not identify him as unhealthy. Barring an acute flare-up or episode of his illnesses, his health is excellent. This realization has proven to me and our family that he achieves quality of life through our careful planning of his days and providing good care for him. Researching and learning HEC theory has enlightened me as a mother, student and nurse. As a mother, I am more aware and focus on expanding my consciousness. I am learning to visualize person-environment interaction with my son. As a nurse, I am expanding my knowledge in this theory and opening myself to the process. Throughout each assessment, I prepare myself with introspection to ensure I am present for my patient. My awareness and enhanced awareness allows me to recognize patterns in a patient's life. It has enriched my nursing practice and given my work and personal life a sharper and more distinct direction. I am more aware of patterns and can now sense when my patient