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AN ABUNDANT HEART2/23/2024 Let's talk about the abundance of love and grace. I asked my husband if he has plans for me for Valentine's day. Maybe a trip to our favorite restaurant post-VD or chocolates with flowers. He said, "Honey, chocolates and flowers or grocery." I hastily replied, "Grocery, of course." Our grocery items will always have some sweets with it in some form or another. We always look at our love tank as something full or empty. A wise person told me that, in reality, you're not really that empty and you're not that full. You can't be too full because it means that you have no room for more love that shows through compassion, patience, perseverance, understanding, and respect. You can't be too empty because somewhere along the way, you have decided to not care at all but yourself. Maybe your love skills are underdeveloped/underused or neglected. We are always in the in-between situation where there lots of room for personal improvement, growth, and challenge. I don't like to be improving for nothing just to prove you have credentials, awards, and achievements. I remembered one of the trainees in my class regretted attending the course because she thought she was missing out on new training programs and needed to update her skills and knowledge. Training for the sake of padding up your resume is totally a waste of energy. Because she also has a disability, the effort in taking the course became a liability as well. Abundance is a good purpose to adhere to and this not just goes to finances, business, and entrepreneurship where dollars are screaming at you. Abundance of love in organizations particularly in grace shows up in policies, programs, micro-practices, and culture that silently tells you that they care and they will simply do the right thing when presented the opportunity. What does the people in your organization say when you're not around? How does an abundance of love show up in your organization?
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WHILE LYING IN BED..2/12/2024 While lying in bed and recovering from a surgery, there are things that you can do (aside from Netflix and Youtube and sleeping). You can arrange your bed and your bedside table. You can write long letters to friends and loved ones. You can plan your year by doing a monthly goal and getting accountability partners with you. You can also start a conversation with friends that you haven't talked to for years or months. You can also plan your blog topics and bank it ahead of time if you're a blogger. Plan in your head some of the activities that you will do once you're 100% mobile and strong (e.g. eating outside, cooking new recipes, deep cleaning some rooms, building the storage room, driving for playdates, etc.) Think about the things that you have done in the last three years, make a mental note of the people you helped, your successes, and the things to improve this year. You can feel totally useless, I would understand but there's a time for every season. Healing works when you cooperate with it, not against nature and the law of universe. Believe that you receive and it will come to pass. Have a thoughtful recovery days. Take it easy.
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PREPAREDNESS2/5/2024 I had a surgery a few weeks ago and before that I had to prepare mentally, physically, emotionally, and relationally (family + household) for this event and its aftermath. The week prior was a whirlwind of activities from cleaning the house, doing laundry, preparing soup and comfort foods for myself and for my family during convalescence. A few weeks prior, I was in touch with the head nurse and my surgeon for the questions I have, pre, during, and post-surgery/recovery issues. I have been in contact with an FB group to get a specific sense of the medical things that can come up in the process. Emotionally, I have prepared myself from this event by strengthening my spirit and resolve and making affirmations that align with my faith. I have prepared my husband to take on the tasks for several days and at least 2-3 weeks as I recuperate. I discussed the same with my daughter but she seemed to be a bit sad that she will be staying over her grandparent's house for a few days that I will be in the hospital. Well, it all turned out fine. My surgeon, the cast of nurses, two anesthesiologists did an excellent work. I am now recovering well and looking forward to fully be in motion in the next few weeks. My daughter had a blast at her grandparents' house and wanted to do more stay-overs. My dutiful husband had been unwavering in his support and his leadership in the kitchen, buying groceries, and doing things in the house during this time. A lot of my friends and family members have prayed for me and they are still praying for a speedy recovery. I feel better everyday but I wanted to take it easy as I know that healing is a process. My preparedness has made me feel more in control of this event and less fearful and anxious. I managed the risks by doing research, asking questions, and seeking guidance from those that can help in their profession and with experience. I am fully convinced that preparedness whether in our personal lives and in our organizations is the best defense against risks, onslaught of shocks and stresses, and negative events/consequences. We live in turbulent times. We can't just rely on our doctors, nurses, lawyers, politicians, and even our CEOs and Board to shield us from the threats and risks that are likely and that have important consequences on our lives/organizations. Learn to advocate for your own well-being, health, security, sense of justice and fairness, and for those that can't. If not you then who? |