Reflection

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” –Jack Kornfield

Prayer

God of compassion,

Improving the health and well-being of our patients and communities is at the center of all that we do and say as a ministry. Yet so much work and stress and strain can attend this call that we sometimes exclude ourselves from our vision of compassion. Open our eyes. Make us aware of the dangers of neglecting our own health and well-being, and inspire us to seek interventions. Help us help one another to include ourselves in our circle of compassion. As we follow you in service and love, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Practice self-care today. Take myself on a date to do something frivolous and fun. Or if a more serious intervention is in need, show myself compassion and reach out for help.