Monthly Archives: August 2012

“Dancing Bear”

I did not have one appreciation note addressed to me on our new, heart-shaped, “Share the Love Board” in our main hallway. Out of dozens of notes, not one thanked me. I carefully scanned the heart shaped notes many times … Continue reading

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Soldiering On

So we are reading through the book of Leviticus in our eight year through the Bible study and one lady no sooner rolls in and sets her brakes than she rolls out saying that she can’t listen to another second … Continue reading

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The Silent Smile

She can no longer speak, but what a beautiful smile. I will answer her call light and she will point and motion with nods and shakes of her head toward what she needs me to hand her or to open … Continue reading

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Enough Is Enough

Sometimes, enough is enough. Sometimes, I get tired of trying to be good. As a matter of fact I think that I am at my best when I pull back on the throttle of doing good things. Now, before you … Continue reading

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Always Good

I paused for a bar-b-q lunch at my favorite eatirea and out of the corner of my conscious I heard a waiter greet a regular and the regular said, ‘I’m doing good, always”. It was the word “always” that fastened … Continue reading

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Emotional Intelligence

Is there any tool for the business world that can introduce a positive change in the emotional tone of your workforce? There is now. It is entitled Spirituality and Emotional Intelligence created by Signature Healthcare LLC. Using tools like Self-Awareness, … Continue reading

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My Choices This Year

This is an election year and I have made a decision to give you a list of my choices. I choose: Passion Cheerfulness Bliss Gusto Eagerness Gratitude Pleasantness Appreciation Hope and Cheerfulness I will not approve in me: Fear Defensiveness … Continue reading

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“Echos” by Chaplain Fred Jeans

Johnny had just been scolded by his mother, and sent to his room. He muttered “I hate you,” as he slammed the bedroom door, and his grandfather heard it. With Mom’s permission Gramps loaded Johnny into the car and headed … Continue reading

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