Most people think that their only choices when facing a “nothing more we can do” declaration are 1. do everything; 2. Give up. A third choice is to make each day good, as good as we can. :- Doug.

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You have no right that

Posted on January 26, 2015 by dgermann

You have no right that someone agree with you You have an obligation Moreover to hear him or her :- Doug.

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Why are conversations so often about surface things?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by dgermann

Why are our conversations so often about surface things? Are we afraid of disclosing things that really matter? :- Doug.

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It’s really reflection and heart work

Posted on January 25, 2015 by dgermann

It’s really reflection and heart work, even though on the surface we are talking about nursing homes, Medicaid, and end of life decisions. :- Doug.

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My work is with elders in crisis. My work is with reflection and heart, truth and beauty, family and what matters. People caring for people in a nursing home setting. In an end of life setting. Crisis does name nursing … Continue reading →

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Blocks in conversation

Posted on January 24, 2015 by dgermann

Blocks in conversation will not be overcome by turning away. Seeing ourselves as listeners, then hearers, then explorers hold promise. :- Doug.

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What can we make of this news?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by dgermann

I will give you news you already know: Mom is going to die. Now, what can we make of the next months and years? :- Doug.

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Reflection is the work of a lifetime

Posted on January 24, 2015 by dgermann

Reflection is the work of a lifetime. :- Doug.

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