Caregivers are trained—explicitly or implicitly—to fix things. We learn to anticipate problems before they surface. We watch for patterns, prepare solutions. Over time, this becomes reflex: something hurts, something breaks, and our bodies move toward repair before our minds have time to check in.
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This playful rhyme offers a snapshot of life’s many riders, each navigating their journey in their own way. The lady, the farmer, the schoolboy, and the beggar all travel differently—each shaped by their circumstances, their burdens, and their perspectives. Beneath its simplicity lies a powerful reminder: while our rides may differ, we are all on the same journey.
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Although the song “Try a Little Tenderness” was written in 1932 during the Depression era, its message is timeless and encourages gentleness, empathy and affection, all facets of tenderness. It highlights small acts of care, choosing kindness over being right, and deepening emotional connection. One of my favorite definitions of tenderness is “sensitivity to pain.” We
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Caregiving has a way of pulling us out of ourselves in an instant. A comment, a tone of voice, a repeated demand, a familiar frustration—and suddenly we are no longer responding from the part of us that feels grounded or kind. We are reacting, often before we even realize it.
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As I begin this year, I have set a course to do things a bit differently. To open my mind more broadly, to carry peace more mindfully, and to listen to — and honor — myself through the days.
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