To ensure confidentiality, all patient names mentioned in this essay have been changed. When I became a nurse, in my heart I knew I was a caring person; however, I did not have a caring theory to guide my practice. After studying Watson's scientific theory of human compassion, the theory is consistent with my values, which emphasize a holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit through a caring nurse-patient relationship in an environment that promotes healing, comfort and dignity. Human Caring Science provides the privilege of viewing human life with wonder, respect and appreciation for miracles large and small, allowing the inner world of the patient and nurse to come together in a unique, human relationship, in the present moment (Watson, 2012, p. 24). Components of Watson's Theory Illustrated in Practice Transpersonal Caring Relationships A transpersonal caring relationship is one in which humans are connected to one another with respect for the whole person (Watson, 2012, p. 75) . Watson (2012, p. 75) further describes transpersonal care when the nurse can sense the spirit or soul of the person being cared for, senses the state of the spirit, and then responds in a way that so that the person being cared for can free themselves from their subjective emotions. feelings and thoughts. With the release of these types of thoughts, more harmonious energy enters the mind through other thoughts and feelings, which places the patient in an improved position for inner healing. Transpersonal nursing relationships also express nurses' commitment to protecting dignity, providing holistic care, and encouraging the patient to achieve harmony, which extends beyond the technical aspects of patient care. Many years ago, I had the privilege of caring for Man. ...... middle of article ...... begin cultivating the science of human kindness in academic programs with nursing students by teaching the transpersonal relationships of the Caritas process and the importance of achieve moments of kindness in the nurse/patient relationship. In the leadership role, it is important to balance care with the technical responsibilities of nursing and to demonstrate caring in my practice toward patients, families, staff, and administration. Works Cited Persky, G., Nelson, JW, Watson, J., & Bent, K. (2008). Create an effective nursing profile in care. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(1), 15-20.Sitzman, K. and Watson, J. (2014). Caring science, conscious practice: implementing Watson's theory of human benevolence. New York: Springer Publishing Company LLC. Watson, J. (2012). Science of human caring: A theory of nursing (2nd ed.). Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett Learning.