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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...
1 Corinthians 13:4-6- "Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, 6 it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth."
And from...
Anne Frank- "In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit."
These quotes show the value of kindness. Kindness 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 kindness 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 Dignity; so let's focus on just one, Kindness.
Kindness
Kindness means, I consider how my words are received and respond to others with gentleness.
So, let's ask ourselves this question...
Have my gentle responses ever helped someone remain calm? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to make kindness a reality in our lives today by...
Choosing my words carefully and speaking with gentleness.
Kindness isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Dignity in our heritage...
Did you know that a Pulmonary Physician at CHRISTUS Good Sheherd, is always thinking about his patients? He recently had a patient that was first seen in the clinic, and then ended up in the hospital. She was diagnosed with lung cancer. He did not want the patient to find out via MyChart or over the phone, so he came in during his time off, to sit with the patient in the hospital and go over her results, diagnosis, and next steps.
Gentle Jesus, You listen to me and always respond with kindness. Give me your gentle heart and help me speak with kindness to those who need my attention.
1 Corinthians 13:4-6- "Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, 6 it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth."
And from...
Anne Frank- "In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit."
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.
Kindness
Kindness means, I consider how my words are received and respond to others with gentleness.
Have my gentle responses ever helped someone remain calm? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
Choosing my words carefully and speaking with gentleness.
Did you know that a Pulmonary Physician at CHRISTUS Good Sheherd, is always thinking about his patients? He recently had a patient that was first seen in the clinic, and then ended up in the hospital. She was diagnosed with lung cancer. He did not want the patient to find out via MyChart or over the phone, so he came in during his time off, to sit with the patient in the hospital and go over her results, diagnosis, and next steps.
Gentle Jesus, You listen to me and always respond with kindness. Give me your gentle heart and help me speak with kindness to those who need my attention.
