One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to let your children grow up. We want to protect them from the harshness of the world. We want to wrap them up in bubble wrap so that they do not get hurt. When they begin to drive our hearts race every time theyContinue reading “Dignity: Hard to Let You Go “
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Dignity: Mic Drop
Today I would like to take the time to remember the person who was the foundation and rock of the Redd Family Phyllis King. Tomorrow would have been her 81st birthday. We love you and we miss you. Today’s dignity post was not written by me. I want to share a young man’s speech andContinue reading “Dignity: Mic Drop “
Dignity: The Crossroads
Whenever I am at a crossroads in my life whether it be at work or home I will often look to the great leaders and humanitarians Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu. You may ask why I have chosen these two men as my true north. If you know their story, then you can understandContinue reading “Dignity: The Crossroads “
Dignity: Have I Earned All You Have Done for Me
“My family is with me today. They wanted to come with me. To be honest with you, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel coming back here. Every day I think about what you said to me that day on the bridge. And I’ve tried to live my life the best I could. I hope thatContinue reading “Dignity: Have I Earned All You Have Done for Me “
Dignity: Choices
I heard this interesting statement the other day. “It is hard to do the right thing, and it is hard to do the wrong thing. It is the result of the decisions we make that we must learn to live with.” I have thought about that over the last few days as I look backContinue reading “Dignity: Choices “
Dignity: The Measure of Success
How do we define success? It is a question I often ask myself when I am sitting and thinking. When I look back on my life would I consider it a successful life? Time will tell. I think it will be different for each of us as we navigate through life. This question came toContinue reading “Dignity: The Measure of Success “
Dignity: Leadership, One Life Influencing Another
“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” John C. Maxwell There will be times as a leader that you will come to a fork in the road. Where you are in a crisis or when you are dealing with failure. It is a test of will as youContinue reading “Dignity: Leadership, One Life Influencing Another “
Dignity: Writer’s Block
I just returned from having the last two weeks off which is why I haven’t written a message in the last two weeks. As I sit here in front of my keyboard, I am at a loss on what to write. Usually, thoughts come flowing out of me as soon as I sit and startContinue reading “Dignity: Writer’s Block “
Dignity: Soar above the Clouds
Just the other day I was looking at the wall of memories at my house. They were pictures which told the story of the last twenty-five years of my life. The wedding photos, the children at various stages of their lives, and family that are no longer with us. As I stared at the pictures,Continue reading “Dignity: Soar above the Clouds “
Dignity: Knowing When to Ask for Support
When you work in a profession where you care for people one of the hardest things to do is to remember that you need to take care of yourself. It is something that I have to constantly remind myself to do. It can be challenging because I want to help people. That is why IContinue reading “Dignity: Knowing When to Ask for Support “
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