“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain) I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed at much of the public … [Read more...] about I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
Positive Mental Thinking
Meditation Is A Helpful Tool For Learning To Respond Versus React To Life
There is a difference between reacting to situations and responding to situations according to Dr. Mark Schirmer, director of psychological services at Norton Behavioral Health. “Reactions are more automatic and impulsive; a response is more deliberative.” Taking the … [Read more...] about Meditation Is A Helpful Tool For Learning To Respond Versus React To Life
Say ‘Yes’ to Life
My wife and I recently discovered New Harmony, Indiana, a very spiritual place of retreat near Evansville. In New Harmony there is a statue and garden dedicated to Paul Tillich. Paul Tillich was a highly revered German philosopher and theologian who spent the last 10 years of … [Read more...] about Say ‘Yes’ to Life
Visiting the Sick: Dos and Don’ts
What do you do for and say to people who have a life-limiting illness? I was very fortunate early in my ministry to have a wonderful mentor — Father Jim Hendricks — who was amazing in his care for the sick. I learned from him by following his good example. When you find … [Read more...] about Visiting the Sick: Dos and Don’ts
Bedtime Blues
After a long day, who doesn’t anticipate falling into those soft sheets for a good night’s rest. This well-needed respite can be hard to come by. Nearly half of adults 65 and over report having problems falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. While it’s normal for … [Read more...] about Bedtime Blues