by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 22, 2025 | Resilience
Your Best #1 Have you ever caught yourself wrestling with the many inflections of your best? Consider these common statements and phrases: It was the best I could do.I did my best.I did my best and I accomplished my goal!My best wasn’t good enough.You bring out...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 15, 2025 | Caregiving
Glimpses of Care #3 Sometimes diagnosis, care, treatment, etc. go quickly. Usually though, it’s a long road. In the beginning, it is all about the questions, the uncertainties. False hopes are common along with denial. It is a discombobulating time. As you begin...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 8, 2025 | Caregiving
Glimpses of Care #2The silent heroics of those who care for a loved one take many forms. If you identify with any of the following, know that you are seen and appreciated: Accompanying your person on doctor’s visits and asking the questions no one wants to ask....
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 1, 2025 | Caregiving
Glimpses of Care #1 He used to drive everywhere.All over the state supervising his crew,On vacation to many destinations,And for all the errands and outings life entails.Now, he is driven.He and his bride have switched seats,And she drives him to appointments,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 25, 2025 | Serendipity
Friendship #4 You’ve got troubles, I’ve got ’em tooThere isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for youWe stick together, we can see it through’Cause you’ve got a friend in meYeah, you’ve got a friend in me -Randy Newman This...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 18, 2025 | Serendipity
Friendship #3 I wanna have friends that I can trustThat love me for the man I’ve become, not the man I wasAnd I wanna have friends that’ll let me beAll alone when being alone is all that I need -Avett Brothers Easily, my favorite band of the past decade or...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 11, 2025 | Serendipity
Friendship #2 What will I do when you’re gone?Who’s gonna tell me the truth?Who’s gonna finish the stories I start,The way you always do?When somebody knocks at the door,Someone new walks in.I will smile and shake their hand,But You Can’t Make Old Friends.It was me...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 4, 2025 | Serendipity
Friendship #1 As I waited for the group to begin, I watched and listened. People laughed and poked fun at each other. They inquired about each other’s well being, and sent well wishes back and forth. Obviously, they enjoyed each other’s company and needed it. So, it...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 29, 2025 | Resilience
Boundaries #4 Consider the inherent proactivity involved in exercising boundaries. #4 The Law of Respect- If we wish for others to respect our boundaries, we need to respect theirs.#5 The Law of Motivation- We must be free to say no before we can whole-heartedly...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 21, 2025 | Resilience
Boundaries #3 Have you ever tried to change someone or wished that you could? As you probably discovered, this exercise is futile. Laws and 2 and 3 of Boundaries go together: The Law of Responsibility- We are responsible to each other, but not for each other. What...
