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Slate from the Spirit Case sculpture displaying the words 'remember breathing'

And breathe 

dishevelled, abandoned, neglected 

houses of healing. Buzzing, 

rustling in corridors, scurrying 

in preparation for the long days. 

Days of service, days of giving, 

living with unimaginable 

pain. Patients, patiently or not, 

calling, needing your skills, 

knowledge, care. 

There in this safe space. 

Breathe again, 

deeply. Remember this warren 

of wards, corridors of 

connection, almost a city 

itself. Florence fills the air 

with her idealism. 

Fresh air. Free from the worries 

of the everyday.  

Sanctuary. 

Breathe deeply. 

And now, move on. 

Discover more at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Block of wood with tools

Recycling a hospital

Image of the spirit case

The Spirit case

Brick wall with eyes superimposed

Borne by the walls exhibition

A group of female students sitting at a table doing craftwork, red tint over image.

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