“I said to my children, I’m going to work and do everything that I can do to see that you get a good education. I don’t ever want you to forget that there are millions of God’s children who will not and cannot get a good education, and I don’t want you feeling that youContinue reading “Dignity: Leaders of Tomorrow”
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Dignity: New Year New You 2026
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali Another year has passed and as we move out of 2025 and into 2026, many of us start the year by making a New Year’s resolution. It could be anything from quitting smoking to losing weight. We see the new year as our desire to create a newContinue reading “Dignity: New Year New You 2026 “
Dignity: In Life and Death
This is a sad week for my family. My father passed this week. It has been almost 2 years since my mother and the love of his life passed on December 10, 2023. I am happy that they will be together, I am joyful that he no longer has pain, but sad that he is no longer here with us. WayneContinue reading “Dignity: In Life and Death “
Dignity: There is Beauty in What was Thought to be Broken
“Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find.” Terry Tempest Williams I am dedicating this post today to all those who serve rural communities. This week I attended one of the best conferences in my thirty years in health care. The New England Rural Health Conference in Groton, Connecticut.Continue reading “Dignity: There is Beauty in What was Thought to be Broken “
Dignity: “The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm” Ray Boltz
“Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think. So, start each day by thinking of all the things you have to be thankful for. Your future will depend very largely on the thoughts you think today. So, think thoughts of hope and confidence andContinue reading “Dignity: “The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm” Ray Boltz “
Dignity: My Outlook on Life
Someone asked me once about my outlook on life. I had to think about that for a moment. I think the answer to that question can be dictated by how you feel in the moment and if that is the case, then our responses will cover an array of emotions. In this instance I think theContinue reading “Dignity: My Outlook on Life”
Dignity: Finding My Self-Worth
On my ride to work I began thinking back to when I was young growing up in Boston. I am not sure what triggered these memories, but it was a reminder of where I have been and how far I have come. I believe these memories help me to understand why I am the person IContinue reading “Dignity: Finding My Self-Worth “
Dignity: Honesty, Kindness, and Compassion
In my role as DEI Officer for Berkshire Health Systems, I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. It has been an experience where I have learned and grown as a human being and a leader. I discovered the judgments and biases I carried had an impact on how I cared for peopleContinue reading “Dignity: Honesty, Kindness, and Compassion “
Dignity: Uniting in Our Differences
“Do not heal in isolation. Connecting with others is how we develop compassion for others and for ourselves.” Bishop Desmond Tutu I have learned some valuable lessons in the 60 plus years I have been on this Earth and no lesson has been more valuable than honoring dignity. It seems like an easy thing toContinue reading “Dignity: Uniting in Our Differences “
Dignity: The Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud
I had spent much of my growing up and adulthood looking for acceptance. I wanted to feel like I belonged, and I wanted to be acknowledged, and included. In that journey I learned that it all starts with me and how I see myself. As I continue my personal dignity journey and as I learnedContinue reading “Dignity: The Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud “
Dignity Freedom Fighter 