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Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from...
Romans 15: 1-2 We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves; let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up.
and from
St. Mother Teresa If you judge people, you have no time to love them
These quotes show the value of Accepting. Accepting is a great way to live Compassion, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of Compassion, and take a closer look at how Accepting brings it to life.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
We know there are many ways to live with Compassion; so let's focus on just one, Accepting.
Accepting
Accepting means, I see the value of each person and it shows through my body language.
So, let's ask ourselves this question...
Do I expect more from a person than they are capable of giving?
I'd like to invite us all to make Accepting a reality in our lives today by...
Embrace each person right where they are.
Accepting isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage...
At Christus System Office, we have an associate who is honest and consistent in all aspects of his personal and professional interactions with people. He embraces each person, just as they are and even encourages pushback if you feel strongly about a subject or require further clarification. This ensures that everyone feels safe to approach him with questions or concerns, without any fear of reproach. With him, you know you will be accepted.
Dear Jesus, You gave us words to live by, “Love your neighbor as yourself”. These words take on special meaning when it comes to setting expectations of a neighbor. Help me love them just as they are and serve them in order to build them up. Amen.
Romans 15: 1-2 We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves; let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up.
and from
St. Mother Teresa If you judge people, you have no time to love them
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Accepting
Accepting means, I see the value of each person and it shows through my body language.
Do I expect more from a person than they are capable of giving?
Embrace each person right where they are.
At Christus System Office, we have an associate who is honest and consistent in all aspects of his personal and professional interactions with people. He embraces each person, just as they are and even encourages pushback if you feel strongly about a subject or require further clarification. This ensures that everyone feels safe to approach him with questions or concerns, without any fear of reproach. With him, you know you will be accepted.
Dear Jesus, You gave us words to live by, “Love your neighbor as yourself”. These words take on special meaning when it comes to setting expectations of a neighbor. Help me love them just as they are and serve them in order to build them up. Amen.
