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America Healthcare SOS! Part II The Metrics of Love in Staffing Crises
Leaders, not caregivers, are causing the continuing staffing crisis. The only solution is cultures fueled by Radical Loving Care. Continue reading
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A Message of Hope: Days 91-92
I’ve been journeying with the writings of Henri Nouwen this Lenten season and I found his thoughts on suffering very helpful. Here are a few excerpts from his writings, shared from a Christian perspective. We are often tempted to “explain”… Continue reading
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American Healthcare SOS! Part I – Key Solutions
Is there a solution to American healthcare’s staffing crisis? If Columbus’ Riverside Methodist can solve theirs with culture change they could be a beacon of hope for our country. Continue reading
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Don’t You Know Yet? Days 84-85
“No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the Light unflinchingly.” – J.R.R. Tolkien – “Light is always light no matter the vessel. Do not put pressure on yourself to shine in a specific form. Light can… Continue reading
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Wildly & Widely Interested – Days 79-83
If you want to be instantly marginalized just use this line: “I’m retired.” I am NOT…and never will be. Continue reading
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Did you know? Days 77-78
In celebration of St Patrick's Day I was fortunate to attend a live performance with artist Deirdre Ni Chinneide, "A Journey to the Thin Places" with Celtic song and poetry last evening. It was held at the intimate and… Continue reading
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When Love Hides Her Face – Days 72-76
Only Love enables us to see Beauty in a broken fence, an angry stranger, or in a face pockmarked with disease. Continue reading
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One Family: Days 70-71
I was reflecting back on childhood days, specifically when I (or my siblings) did not want to finish the food on our plates. My mom would always say, “Don’t waste food there are people in other parts of the… Continue reading
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The Best Line I Ever Heard About Energy – Days 65-69
Where does our energy go when we lose focus on what matters? Continue reading
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Honoring National History Month: Days 61-62
Note: This reflection is by my esteemed colleague and guest contributer Roxie Nammour, Chaplain March is Women's History Month. It's a time we set aside to honor women's contributions in science, business, sports, social movements, and so many other… Continue reading
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