by Candyl Eyster | Dec 19, 2016 | monday message, monday motivation, spirituality
Whatever our religious affiliation or lack thereof, many of us celebrate this season with the giving and receiving of gifts. We have “white elephant” exchanges and leave something nice in the mailbox for the mail carrier, and scramble for the hot toy of the year for...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 12, 2016 | monday message, monday motivation, Spiritual Care, spirituality
The holiday season can hold such a mixture of things. The anticipation of family gatherings, important religious observances, elaborate meal preparations, the giving and receiving of gifts. It can also be filled with memories of loved ones who are no longer with us, a...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 21, 2016 | hospice care, inspiration, monday message, monday motivation, Spiritual Care, spirituality
We seem to be re-awakening as a culture to the incredible power of gratitude. Coming to realize that choosing an attitude of gratitude can re-orient our perspective and awaken us to the happiness and fulfillment we can experience. Bringing conscious awareness to what...
by Jenna Kominski | Oct 19, 2016 | bereavement, blog, hospice care, Spiritual Care, spirituality
What matters most to you? What do you need? What do you wish for? When our Suncoast Hospice patients are asked these quintessential questions, it can lead them to greater peace. Our spiritual care coordinators are honored to walk along these precious journeys. They...
by Candyl Eyster | Oct 10, 2016 | blog, monday message, monday motivation, spirituality
We are all familiar with the icy grip that fear can take on our hearts. It can keep us from pursuing our dreams, stop us from saying what needs to be said or doing what needs to be done; and leave us feeling down and defeated. But there are two options for responding...
by Candyl Eyster | Sep 12, 2016 | monday message, monday motivation, Spiritual Care, spirituality
A woman named Candy Chang was feeling deeply sad after losing someone dear to her. To help her cope with her grief, she got permission to paint the side of an abandoned house in her neighborhood in New Orleans with chalkboard paint. On it, she stenciled the beginning...
