by Candyl Eyster | Mar 2, 2015 | Sin categorizar
We were talking about human nature when a good friend once jokingly told me that, “our default mode, as human beings, is complaining.” He went on to comment, “ when you get on an elevator with someone you know or have a chat in the hallway, it is usually centered...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 23, 2015 | Sin categorizar, inspiration, Spiritual Care
My father used to have a saying, “I don’t like sitting still for too long. At my age, I’m afraid I’ll rust in place!” And he lived up to that sentiment, remaining very active until he died. Another common phrase expressing this idea is, “Use it or lose it!” ...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 16, 2015 | Sin categorizar, inspiration, Spiritual Care
I read an article in Caring for the Human Spirit magazine recently. The author told the story of a dear friend who had gone in to have heart surgery at their local hospital. While his friend received wonderful medical care, something was missing, and his friend...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 9, 2015 | inspiration, Spiritual Care, Sin categorizar
One of the hallmarks of great truths is that they echo across all different cultures and religions. One such truth is referred to in Western traditions as the “Golden Rule.” A journalist once polled random strangers to see if an awareness of this “golden rule” was...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 5, 2015 | Sin categorizar, hospice care, teen volunteers, volunteers
Last year, our teen volunteer program (HTV) achieved a milestone of 20 years of service to Pinellas County. More than 4,000 teens have participated in everything from patient support to office support to special events across our integrated network of care. Currently...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 2, 2015 | Spiritual Care, inspiration, Sin categorizar
So often we are pulled in by the search for new information. What is the latest approach for raising children? The new diet fad? The seven things to do to make sure that we are happy in our lives? Don’t get me wrong – the thirst for knowledge is a good thing. It...
