Meditations
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Becoming Weavers of Reconnection
In a time when conversations feel increasingly fragile and divisions run deep, I am learning how difficult, and how necessary it is to choose courage, compassion and kindness. “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”—Eleanor Roosevelt Choosing… Continue reading
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The Alumni Reunion
What Are We Thinking?:-) Hard to admit, but when I went back to RMH in 2015 I encountered several “old” partners. One of them saw my white hair and wrinkles, did not recognize me and blurted out “Is that really… Continue reading
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Dreaming of Riverside
Everybody dreams. 90+% forget them.* Not me. Last night another variation on an old dream. In this version, I am President & CEO of Riverside and OhioHealth once again (left in 1995!) In the dream, I am 82, my current… Continue reading
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Made to Belong
“We are made to belong.”- David Whyte Whyte’s quote (above) stars in the movie plot of our lives. Scene: California’s Warner Avenue Public School. Time: Recess. Autumn, 1954 “Wanna go out and play?” I asked my 6th grade friend Steve… Continue reading
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Has Been or Never Was?
Whether old or young, make sure you some day you can say you were a great has-been not a lousy never-was. Continue reading
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Can Compassion Survive?
The last best hope for humanity as we know it is to redefine human relevance in a robot age. Now! Continue reading
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One Word Caregivers Can Never Use
When I took over Baptist Hospital in 1998 it was a patient facing organizational death. We replaced panic with peak performance and turned huge losses into a gain and saved the “patient’s” life. Failure became new life under a new… Continue reading
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Dr. “Nick” Baird – RMH Alum Extraordinaire
All caregivers serve others. Some even serve millions. One example is Dr. Nick Baird. Continue reading
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The Ripple Effect of Caring Acts
Always remember that more persons care about your welfare than you could imagine; then, when someone you know has a rough patch, reach out and show you care! Continue reading
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First Day-Last Day: More Caregivers in Alumni Hit Parade
I remember the loving presence of each today. Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 