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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 “

Dignity: Resiliency and Determination

Today I want to celebrate the Western Massachusetts State Champions and the Massachusetts State runner up in Division 1 Unified Track the Wahconah Regional High School Warriors. I want to talk about a group of young students who taught me what it means to never give up even when the odds say you have noContinue reading “Dignity: Resiliency and Determination “

Dignity: The Power of Education

Today, May 31, 2024, I will have the honor of delivering the commencement address for Berkshire Community College (BCC). I graduated from BCC’s nursing program back in 1995. As a matter of fact, the day of my nursing pinning ceremony was May 29, 1995, the day of the Great Barrington, Ma tornado which was twenty-nine yearsContinue reading “Dignity: The Power of Education “

Dignity: Purpose the Author of Our Story

I have been in health care since I was twenty years old. That is forty years. Twenty-nine of those years I have been a registered nurse. Being a nurse has opened possibilities for me that I never believed were possible. I have been blessed in my life but getting here was a bumpy ride. SomeContinue reading “Dignity: Purpose the Author of Our Story “

Dignity: In Death as In Life

I wanted to first share with you the link to my interview on The Frontline Industry Podcast. https://www.frontlineindustrypodcast.com/podcast/episode/7b106748/73-from-pain-to-hope-ft-charles-redd Talking with Joel Onyshuk and sharing my story was an honor. Being vulnerable and sharing my personal story was not easy. I revealed things about myself that I never shared before, but I felt it was importantContinue reading “Dignity: In Death as In Life”