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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...
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-9 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to give birth, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.....a time to be silent, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
and from
Saint Ignatius Be slow to speak, and only after having first listened quietly, so that you may understand the meaning, leanings, and wishes of those who do speak. Thus you will better know when to speak and when to be silent.
These quotes show the value of Honesty. Honesty 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 Honesty 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, Honesty.
Honesty
I live and speak the truth
So, let's ask ourselves this question...
Do I look for an appropriate time and place to communicate a difficult truth?
I'd like to invite us all to make Honesty a reality in our lives today by...
Choosing the right time and place to speak the truth to someone.
Honesty 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 who shows gentleness and patience toward employees that make mistakes. She chooses the proper time and place, then patiently helps them solve problems, rather than making them feel punished. She is careful to not humiliate or scold, and seeks to help employees reach their full potential.
Dear Lord, I want to learn the truth and live the truth in love. Yet, you often have to wait for me to be ready to receive and understand something new. Give me that ability to love a person right where they are and wait for the right time and place to speak the truth in love. Amen.
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-9 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to give birth, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.....a time to be silent, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
and from
Saint Ignatius Be slow to speak, and only after having first listened quietly, so that you may understand the meaning, leanings, and wishes of those who do speak. Thus you will better know when to speak and when to be silent.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Honesty
I live and speak the truth
Do I look for an appropriate time and place to communicate a difficult truth?
Choosing the right time and place to speak the truth to someone.
At Christus Santa Rosa, we have an associate who shows gentleness and patience toward employees that make mistakes. She chooses the proper time and place, then patiently helps them solve problems, rather than making them feel punished. She is careful to not humiliate or scold, and seeks to help employees reach their full potential.
Dear Lord, I want to learn the truth and live the truth in love. Yet, you often have to wait for me to be ready to receive and understand something new. Give me that ability to love a person right where they are and wait for the right time and place to speak the truth in love. Amen.
