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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...
Proverbs 16: 23 -24 The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech, and increases the learning on their lips. Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.
and from
Abraham Lincoln When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.
These quotes show the value of Foresight. Foresight 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 Foresight 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, Foresight.
Foresight
Looking ahead for what others might need
So, let's ask ourselves this question...
How can I enter conversations with empathy?
I'd like to invite us all to make Foresight a reality in our lives today by...
Reflect on the other person's emotional needs before starting a conversation.
Foresight isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage...
At Christus Santa Rosa, we have an associate that always sees the good in people even when others cannot. Everyone feels comfortable and safe discussing difficult situations, and she never makes the other person feel judged. She has you coming away from meetings with a renewed sense of satisfaction.
Lord, help me take a much needed pause before speaking. I want to consider the emotional needs of a person and how I might be perceived. Help me respond in a way that elevates and motivates the them. Amen.
Proverbs 16: 23 -24 The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech, and increases the learning on their lips. Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.
and from
Abraham Lincoln When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Foresight
Looking ahead for what others might need
How can I enter conversations with empathy?
Reflect on the other person's emotional needs before starting a conversation.
At Christus Santa Rosa, we have an associate that always sees the good in people even when others cannot. Everyone feels comfortable and safe discussing difficult situations, and she never makes the other person feel judged. She has you coming away from meetings with a renewed sense of satisfaction.
Lord, help me take a much needed pause before speaking. I want to consider the emotional needs of a person and how I might be perceived. Help me respond in a way that elevates and motivates the them. Amen.
