Radical Loving Care
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Days 134-138 Saint Liz
Patients soothed in the middle of crises may never know the impact Liz has had on their lives. They will not even know that she has been sainted. But, you will. Continue reading
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Days 118-122 – Anne Boyer Describes Why What You Do Matters Most
Radical Loving Care’s hymnal holds two songs. One thrills with notes of celebration. The other is limned with lyrics of longing. You know both songs by heart. Listen to Ms. Boyer’s version & you will hear them anew. Continue reading
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Days 111-115 – Three Electric Words
Why do we need Radical Loving Care? Each minute 250 people are born. During that first minute of our lives a single procedure changed everything. The lifeline through which nourishment traveled from her to us was unceremoniously severed. Set adrift we… Continue reading
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Days 98-102 Secret Heart of Spring
Careers can crush nature’s beauty. Before that my childhood springs were vibrant with miracles collected from the backs of petals & the thighs of eucalyptus trees. Today I dug up my notes & found early advice: “One day you will… Continue reading
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Days 86-90 – “Because Genius is Not Enough…” The Courage of Partnerships
Genius must marry bravery to birth success. Why? “Because genius is not enough. It takes courage to change people’s hearts,” Peter Farrelly wrote. Radical Loving Care calls leaders to reimagine difficult conversations as sacred encounters among equals. Thus, Love requires… Continue reading
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Days 77-81 – New Tracks in the Snow
The old tracks are always easier. New thinking is only found on new pathways. Old patterns, including hatred, die hard because they seem easy. Why try Love? It is difficult, hard to learn & the only path worth taking. Continue reading
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Days 35-39 – Ole’s Message
Radical Loving Care calls us to sacred listening – for caregivers to learn the language of the traumatized before they speak of treatments. Healing begins with listening. Continue reading
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Days 13-17 – Why Lovers Never Lose
If you heal with love you always succeed, even when the patient dies. Lead with love & you will always “win” even if you get fired – for you will have lived Love. We get scared. We enjoy winning. It is… Continue reading
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Days 7-11 – The Ultimate Kidnapping
God alone rescues us from Earth’s kidnapping & restores what has been missing – unconditional love. Continue reading
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Days 294-298 – The Caregivers Magic Wand
If you smile when you look at this four-year old than her wand has worked! It brought you a moment of magic! A caregiver’s loving acts can also be magic & can heal more effectively than drugs or surgery. A… Continue reading
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