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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...
John 5: 6- "When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be well?""
And from
Morrie Schwartz- "I believe in being fully present. That means you should be with the person you're with."
These quotes show the value of being fully present. Being fully present 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 being fully present brings it to life.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
We know there are many ways to live Compassion; so let's focus on just one, being fully present.
Fully Present
Being fully present means, I set aside all distractions and make eye contact with the person I am serving.
So, let's ask ourselves this ...
Have I ever felt the satisfaction of someone being fully present with me, especially through their eye contact? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to make being fully present a reality in our lives today by...
Making eye contact during every conversation.
Being fully present isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage...
Did you know that an, RN from Spohn, was fully present for his patient? The patient was worried about being discharged without rehabilitation. The RN looked his patient in the eye and reassured him that he would fight for him. The RN then collaborated with physicians and case managers to get a rehabilitation plan solidified. The RN's desire to be fully present to others led to the successful rehabilitation of the patient.
Heavenly Father, You are always fully present to me. Help me to imitate you and show compassion by being fully present to those I meet throughout my day.
John 5: 6- "When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be well?""
And from
Morrie Schwartz- "I believe in being fully present. That means you should be with the person you're with."
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Fully Present
Being fully present means, I set aside all distractions and make eye contact with the person I am serving.
Have I ever felt the satisfaction of someone being fully present with me, especially through their eye contact? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
Making eye contact during every conversation.
Did you know that an, RN from Spohn, was fully present for his patient? The patient was worried about being discharged without rehabilitation. The RN looked his patient in the eye and reassured him that he would fight for him. The RN then collaborated with physicians and case managers to get a rehabilitation plan solidified. The RN's desire to be fully present to others led to the successful rehabilitation of the patient.
Heavenly Father, You are always fully present to me. Help me to imitate you and show compassion by being fully present to those I meet throughout my day.
