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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...
Pope Francis Tell me, when you give alms do you look into the eyes of the man or woman to whom you give alms? And when you give alms, do you touch the hand of the one to whom you give alms, or do you toss a coin?
and from
St. Augustine In all your movements, let nothing be evident that would offend the eyes of another.
These quotes show the value of Accepting. Accepting is a great way to live Dignity, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of Dignity, and take a closer look at how Accepting brings it to life.
Dignity
Dignity means, Respect for the worth of every person, recognition and commitment to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concerns for the poor and underserved.
We know there are many ways to live with Dignity; 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...
How can my body language show someone I accept them just as they are?
I'd like to invite us all to make Accepting a reality in our lives today by...
Facing or sitting next to the person I am serving.
Accepting isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Dignity in our heritage...
At Christus Spohn There is one associate who knows how to give her full attention to the person in front of her. When you are speaking to this associate, she genuinely listens. She faces you, doesn't break eye contact and always has a positive comment to say. This makes a person feel completely heard, accepted and builds a lot of trust.
Spirit of Love, Help me accept each person as a gift from you. My heart wants to give great care to each one. Give me the graces to reflect that in my body language and tone. Thank you for loving me and loving others through me. Amen.
Pope Francis Tell me, when you give alms do you look into the eyes of the man or woman to whom you give alms? And when you give alms, do you touch the hand of the one to whom you give alms, or do you toss a coin?
and from
St. Augustine In all your movements, let nothing be evident that would offend the eyes of another.
Dignity
Dignity means, Respect for the worth of every person, recognition and commitment to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concerns for the poor and underserved.
Accepting
Accepting means, I see the value of each person and it shows through my body language.
How can my body language show someone I accept them just as they are?
Facing or sitting next to the person I am serving.
At Christus Spohn There is one associate who knows how to give her full attention to the person in front of her. When you are speaking to this associate, she genuinely listens. She faces you, doesn't break eye contact and always has a positive comment to say. This makes a person feel completely heard, accepted and builds a lot of trust.
Spirit of Love, Help me accept each person as a gift from you. My heart wants to give great care to each one. Give me the graces to reflect that in my body language and tone. Thank you for loving me and loving others through me. Amen.
