Tag Archives: compassion

What Lingers

Posted on January 15, 2023 by msw blog

Long before her diagnosis, my reliably cheerful friend turned sour. Even our most mundane conversations became contentious. Pessimism and frustration darkened her world. Eventually, as words eluded her and her thinking grew disorganized, the diagnosis came: early dementia. Terrifying, yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, communication, compassion, conversation, conversations, dementia, diagnosis, family, freedom, friendship, honesty, joy, love, perspective, support system, tough conversations, understanding | Leave a comment

What to do with No

Posted on December 22, 2022 by msw blog

When “no” is the status quo “In sex and relationships, no means no — always. But in business, when faced with a ‘no,’ we apply our company value to the problem: ‘Challenge the status quo with love.’ There is likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged balance, boundaries, business, Challenges, communication, compassion, information, no, Persistence, rejection, relationships, saying no, sex, status quo | 2 Comments

Goals

Posted on December 16, 2022 by msw blog

Being able to give people what they want but, 1000% on your own terms is a sweet spot. John Batiste

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Achievement, active listening, balance, compassion, compromise, confidence, goals, life lessons, objective, sweet spot | 2 Comments

Kindness from Strangers

Posted on August 31, 2022 by msw blog

RAVE to the table next to us at a local restaurant. While celebrating my 80th with my family, the table next to us treated me to a glass of Champagne. How cute is that? Thank you! RAVE to the man who pulled … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accidents, bus driver, celebration, children, community, compassion, customer service, flowers, generosity, good Samaritan, gratitude, hope, humor, joy, kindness, life, lost and found, memories, pay it forward, rave, smiles, strangers, unexpected | 5 Comments

Community

Posted on August 14, 2022 by msw blog

The Nod…I see you. I feel you. I ‘m right here with you. And I know it hasn’t been easy, but look at you. And just think of all the people who look like you {who} are going to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged acknowledgement, african american, appreciation, blackness, communication, community, compassion, Culture, Energy, experience, hello, language, nod, Non verbal cues, respect, safe | Leave a comment

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