Tag: compassion
group name: soc-conciousness
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December 04, 2006 10:36 AM EST --
I made a new friend the other day.
I had walked to the drugstore. I always walk, if I can avoid driving. I don't like to give my money to the oil companies and I can use the exercise. . . . more
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January 03, 2008 10:43 PM EST --
The political right seems so uninterested in the welfare of others. The argument is always made that "the government has never done anything right," so government programs aught to be . . . more
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August 29, 2006 05:12 PM EDT --
I am a pariah in my chosen field, Nursing. Do I care? Not a whit. In fact, I relish the role, and will tell anyone who asks why I chose to work in the dregs of the nursing profession, the (cue sinister . . . more
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May 09, 2008 11:08 AM EDT --
You sit in your self-righteousness,
bow your head for all to see,
pointing your finger as you look down
from your self-made throne.
I can feel your razor eyes
cutting . . . more
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May 05, 2007 08:24 AM EDT --
Have you hugged your nurse today? If you have ever had a nurse show you compassion, explain away the fear, take a little more time, or "do it quickly", if thats what you needed, today is the . . . more
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April 12, 2006 04:24 PM EDT --
I remember a time in a small African village in what is now called The Congo. I had been working in Kinshasa, the capital city of Zaire in 1990 to set up a food, medical supplies and clothing distribution. . . . more
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June 16, 2007 09:28 AM EDT --
According to a congressional study, one in every 25 Americans over the age of 65 has been a victim of abuse. In research conducted by Beth Hudson Keller, Director of Education and Training . . . more
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March 13, 2008 12:35 PM EDT --
While there are some differences in how various religions and cultures understand "compassion," the definition I like the most is "to suffer with, coupled with a desire to relieve . . . more
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December 20, 2007 12:51 PM EST --
[ This IS NOt my work. it was sent to me by a good friend. I was impressed! Maybe you will be as well . ]
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January 03, 2008 10:45 AM EST --
This is a continuation of what I call resolutions of this year and for all succeeding years of my life. They are basically virtues I wish to work on. This morning it also came to me that they . . . more
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April 15, 2007 09:16 AM EDT --
I received this as an email this morning, from a friend, and thoguht I would share it with my Gather pals. The author is unknown, but whoever he/she is, Thank you. I plan on using this as a teaching tool . . . more
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September 18, 2007 05:51 PM EDT --
The Mountain of Peace
A Musical Exploring the Roots of Violence
and the Challenge of Peace
Sunday, September 30; 7pm
Lazzara Hall, Fine Arts Center, University of North Florida . . . more
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April 09, 2006 08:19 AM EDT --
Shifting from The "I" Mode
. . . more
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April 16, 2006 07:45 AM EDT --
Whenever my friend David called from upstate New York, he was ready for a fishing trip. He was the sort of man who constantly looked for excuses to wet a line. To him, it was an art form. . . . more
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September 19, 2006 10:29 AM EDT --
war is raging
children are dying
the weak are starving
the powerful are lying
promises are empty
from hearts of deceit
truth is a lie
when death is at your feet
we see through . . . more
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April 14, 2007 10:54 AM EDT --
In eighteen short days, I will be having my first public speaking engagement. I have been chosen to give a presentation on "Compassionate Care of the Elderly" at the annual OCHA (Ohio Health . . . more
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May 13, 2007 09:19 AM EDT --
This morning, I arose early, which is normal for me on the weekends.
It is Mother's Day.
When I read the Gather Poll:
On this Mother's Day, what are you doing to celebrate Mom? . . . more
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February 26, 2007 08:36 AM EST --
Doolie happened upon our settlement this morning, his disposition hampered by a monumental loss perpetuated by his playing too stiff a number on the Saturday basketball games. Before he would embrace Mammie . . . more
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March 06, 2007 07:04 AM EST --
The pale old man of expedited frailty sat unadorned on the old, graffiti-laden park bench, near enough a withering elm to witness the antics of a few gray squirrels running up and down and then around . . . more
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April 29, 2006 05:03 PM EDT --
During an overseas visit to Senegal, I was asked to speak to some students. My host said they wanted to know about America and what motivated us to visit them. Entering the rickety building, . . . more
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