time. Not keeping a resolution (as most of mine were rather unattainable) felt like I was breaking a promise to myself. I do, however, remind myself on a daily basis of some of the wisest words Mom ever shared with me... "Whenever possible, put away your cares and worries before retiring for the night. Leave your mind free preparing the body for its necessary sleep and rest. A new day will arrive with dawn." This song, dedicated to Sannel Larson who will be seeing Sting in Sweden in June, 2017, is a perfect pause at this point. Here’s Sting (with Stevie Wonder), performing Brand New Day. “Tomorrow has not been PROMISED, so today I want all my family and friends to know how thankful I am for each and every one of you and how blessed I feel that you are all a part of my life. Anonymous” I can hear my parents drumming these core principles in my head throughout my childhood:
I went through a time in my twenties when I sounded like a note from a high school yearbook. I hated the thought of saying 'no' or making anyone unhappy with my response, if you can imagine. "Keep in touch. Let's do lunch. Call me soon, we need to catch up." Thank heavens for age and the perspective gained through life experiences. For I haven't had the inclination to make an empty promise in a very long time. There are those family and friends in my world (real or virtual) that I would stop anything I was doing and make time for. You all know who you are. When working, my clients or students come first. With clients, I learned early on never to make a promise I couldn't keep. People depend on their nurses and our word matters. As my parents instilled the values of honor, honesty and integrity in their children, so keeping my word has always come second nature.
With students, I keep my promise as evidenced by returning phone calls, helping with problems, giving constructive feedback on work and performance - all in a timely manner. Just as important, I encourage them to practice these principles - now and all through their nursing journey.
Hoping you enjoy this classic by Dionne Warwick, Promises, Promises
ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peaceful purpose,
mar
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Maria.....Our parents, rest their precious souls, were the absolute wisest. That they lived each day, all that
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A beautiful start to 2017 💖
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Sunshine
1/4/2017 10:06:20 am
I love you, MM. You, like Effer, somehow always know what I need to hear at the right time. Happy New Year!
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1/4/2017 10:08:35 am
Happy New Year Maria and family, and a big Happy Birthday to Zoey!
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Mike
1/4/2017 10:27:59 am
Happy New Year mar. You offer up some valuable advise here in this piece. I found it funny regarding the flower bulbs, I am a Christmas flower bulb giver from way back. (You would think there would be flowers around here somewhere.)
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Happy birthday, Zoey! You are sharing a birthday with my son :)
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Hello Mar. I stopped making New Year's resolutions years ago. They were usually broken within the first week, now I just try to stay fit and eat right. Your mother's words are words to live by. Happy birthday Zoey. Wishing you a wonderful new year, full of joy and love.
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crazyhorseladycx
1/5/2017 06:08:51 pm
Howdy, Ms. Mar!
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Dilon Carter
1/5/2017 08:48:39 pm
Good Evening Beautiful,
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Genna East
1/6/2017 02:10:10 pm
"With clients, I learned early on never to make a promise I couldn't keep." Maria, you are a caring professional of character, which is why these covenants are so important to you. They should be important to us all. :-) This New Year found me giving thankful prayers to my parents..their many gifts, and what they taught me. I could feel them with me, as foolish as that may sound. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. And Happy Birthday to precious Zoey!
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Theresa
1/8/2017 10:08:21 am
Dear Maria,
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Dear Maria,
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You are always welcome and never late, dear Sannel.
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