Word of the Year

I’ve been thinking a lot about what my word of this year in 2025 should be. I finally came up with the word COMPASSION. Doing hospice work, that is a word I am much acquainted with. I am naturally compassionate with others, like my patients and their families. But I thought of extending compassion to myself. How would that look like for me personally.

For many years I have pushed myself hard to do better, to be better. It was sometimes to the detriment of my health and well being. I am finding now that I don’t have to do that. In fact, I still challenge myself to grow but now I stop myself before I feel overwhelmed.

So, this year will be an ongoing quest to learn how to integrate compassion into my life. I encourage you to join me in finding ways to be compassionate to yourself. It’s not selfish. It’s about giving yourself grace and nurturing the unique and special person you are. You may learn things about yourself you never knew before. Take the time everyday to give yourself the gift of compassion.