Reinvesting in life or work is somewhat like hope (Roach& Nieto, 1997). One realizes that there is a purpose to this type of work, that the future can be full and good. There is a letting go of remorse and fear of the future, a sense of empowerment, and a sense of one's place in the world. With letting go, the nurse is free to remember the meaningful times with clients and the lessons learned. Although many techniques described above help in reinvesting in work, it also is useful for one to engage in an area of interest outside of work: enroll in a class, take a trip, do special things for oneself, or review nature one's job goals and setting. Reinvesting in work does not necessarily mean that everything is solved; however, it can be the motivation for growth. This growth can be expressed as feeling more intensely, empathizing more completely, caring more fully, and developing more sensitivity to and compassion for others.