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Thought for your Friday

It's overcast here in Chicago this Friday.  Not raining, but overcast.  Perfect weather for some reflection.

Yes, it's made by Cleveland Clinic, which is one of the hospitals we work with.  (Yes, it really is that white.  And yes, I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with that health system.)  But none of that is the point.

 I always try to stop when someone is rude to think that I don't know what's going on in their lives.  I am probably not successful the majority of the time, but I try.  Yes, this video is focused on a healthcare perspective, but I think it's something to think about in all facets of life.

 I hope you all have a lovely weekend and take a little time to reflect... it's good for you ;)

 p.s. Update
Janie Rubes was nice enough to share a video that I think is what I was trying to mumble my way through.  
I wish I had a way with words... I don't.  Today in yoga something happened while Molly and I were talking with our instructor after class and I just stood there and immediately looked at my feet and said something that didn't make anyone feel better.  Molly said something perfect.  And later I told her what a way with words she has and how I appreciate it.
This rant has nothing to do with the video.
Here it is and thanks to Rubina:

Comments

  1. BizMay 17, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Okay so this is the second video you've posted this week and it hasn't been my favorite one. So now you get to watch this one and we can talk about it on Sunday.
    http://www.fastcocreate.com/1682936/see-the-short-film-made-from-david-foster-wallaces-unforgettable-this-is-water-speech

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  2. BizMay 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I mean, I loved the videos you shared too! I wasn't trying to be a jerk.

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