November 2, 2020 – November is the month of gratitude and we will focus on gratitude quotes. “At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.” When we walk in gratitude, we shed that bright light on others and rekindle the gratitude spark in them. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has an opportunity this month to light a spark for those … [Read more...]

October 26, 2020 – Hopeful people: Are not paralyzed by their current situation; Develop goals to keep moving forward and stay engaged in their own lives and the lives of others; and Recognize that they always have a choice and every experience is a learning opportunity. Sometimes our most difficult moments produce the most profound personal growth. Let hope be the lens … [Read more...]

October 19, 2020 – The lens of hope encourages us to put things in perspective.  Do your current problems look different when you put them in the context of your long-term goals?  We can’t prevent bad or difficult things from happening, but we can control how we respond to them.  Hopeful people learn healthy coping skills, so life’s challenges don’t derail their progress.  … [Read more...]

October 5, 2020 – We all have a choice about which lens we use to view life.  One powerful lens is “hope”. Dictionary.com defines hope as, “the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.” Hope is a muscle that can be developed and strengthened by choosing to focus on the positive aspects of life. When things are going badly, hope chooses … [Read more...]

September 28, 2020 -  This month we’ve focused on self-compassion. Here are some final thoughts. Which self do you want to be today? The person that is self-critical and doesn’t deserve compassion? Or the self that is your friend, who’s imperfect but ultimately wants to, and will do, the right thing? Choose to be a compassionate friend to yourself! — Janet Leatherwood, … [Read more...]