COMPASSION HEALS

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COMPASSION HEALS

The psychiatrist and theologian writer Gerald May speaks of a person he knew in one of the poorest psychiatric wards in New York, a young woman named Karen who sat alone day after day without responding to anyone who spoke to her. Every day, one of the maintenance men, Mike Foster, would sit at her side, eating his lunch and chatting with her even though she showed no response. One day, as John prepared to leave with his usual, “See you tomorrow, Karen,” she answered, “See you tomorrow, Mike.” A year later, she left the hospital and lived an everyday and happy life.

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IT'S TIME

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IT'S TIME

Take a vacation... if just for a minute.

  • Slow down to take a look at a flower;

  • chat with an old friend; 

  • close your eyes and imagine something wonderful;

  • read a few lines from a good book;

  • make some popcorn (...with extra butter).

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WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT...TODAY

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WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT...TODAY

Hello Everyone,

Take a moment from your busy, busy schedule to reflect on what is truly important ... today.

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Today, you probably have a great deal to accomplish:

  • At home - shopping for that anniversary present, fixing the closet door, dropping the kids off at school, watching that much anticipated television program, reviewing your budget, spending time with the family, calling a friend, returning some mail, reading the newspaper, checking e-mail, and getting ready for (or getting rid of) company.

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RUNNING OUT OF TIME

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RUNNING OUT OF TIME

It has been another long week.  Your job, overall, is going well.  The job pays the bills, provides benefits for the family and allows you to save something for the future. But at times, the job takes its toll on life outside of work.  Yes, there are times when you have missed your child's sporting events, or it's been over a month since you have been out with your friends. And there was that time the you almost scheduled a business trip on your wedding anniversary or missed wishing your mom a "Happy Birthday."  But overall, you feel you have managed well over the years to achieve a good work/family balance.

However, this is not the case for Steve and his son Billy. It's 8:30 PM as Steve finally arrives home.  Eight-year-old Billy, Steve's "best buddy," is in his pajamas and ready for bed. Upon hearing the door open, Billy runs to see his Dad.

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EMBRACING TIME

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EMBRACING TIME

While on vacation, I went on a bike ride with my four-year-old daughter, Veronica. With her riding in a wheeled buggy attached to my bike, we rode the local bike trails. 
 
It was a beautiful day. The temperature was cool, the sun bright, and a slight warm breeze embraced us during our ride.

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AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME

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AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME

It has been another long day.  Your job, though it is professionally rewarding and pays the bills, take its toll on life outside of work.  Yes, there are times when you have missed Billie's games, the opening of Susie's school play, and you almost scheduled a business trip on your wedding anniversary, but you feel overall you have managed pretty well over the years to achieve a good balance between work and family.
 
It's 8:30 PM as you walk in the door.  Eight-year-old Billie, your "best buddy," is in his pajamas and ready for bed.  Upon hearing the door open, he runs to see you.

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