Jon Swanson

@jnswanson

I talk with people about tough stuff in hospitals and over coffee. And laugh sometimes. Writer of "This Is Hard: What I Say When Loved Ones Die"

Fort Wayne
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 4

    It's possible that someone you know lost a loved one this week. It's possible that you aren't sure what to say. As a hospital chaplain, I've thought about this a little bit.

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  2. 4 hours ago

    On planning and preparing.

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    12 hours ago

    If you find yourself thinking something nice about someone, say it to them. Don’t wait.

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  4. May 14

    A prayer on love for the fifth Sunday of Easter

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  5. May 14

    Thank you for sharing this story. As a hospital chaplain, I weep in agreement. / A hospital chaplain reflects on two years of work during COVID

    3 replies . 5 retweets 54 likes
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    May 13

    "Nothing, no one, is too small to matter. What you do is going to make a difference." A Swiftly Tilting Planet

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  7. May 12

    Practical thoughts from a hospital chaplain

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  8. May 12

    "Before you ask, "What should I do today?" Ask yourself, "What should I remove today?" Create the space you need to succeed." –

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  9. May 12

    "When determining the size or complexity of a new habit ask yourself, "What can I stick to—even on my worst day?" Start there. Master the art of showing up. Then advance." –

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  10. May 11

    choosing our expertise.

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    May 11

    Looking for a new opportunity? Parkview Health Chaplaincy is hiring a chaplain. For more details or to apply, please visit:

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  12. May 10

    Frankenstein

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    May 10

    BONG BONG

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  14. May 9

    Nurses Week 2022

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    May 9

    “Sorry for the slow reply” is a symptom of unrealistic demands in an always-on culture. If you didn’t commit to a response deadline, stop apologizing and drop the guilt—you’re not late. A healthier message is gratitude for reasonable expectations: “Thanks for your patience.”

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  16. May 8

    Here. Now.

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  17. May 7

    A prayer for Mother’s Day on the fourth Sunday of Easter

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  18. May 5

    "Remove the branches of a thorn bush today and you'll avoid a scrape this year. But next year, you'll face the same problem again. Remove the root of the bush today, and the entire plant will die. Are you solving problems at the branch level or the root level?" –

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  19. May 4

    This is good.

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    May 4

    BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG

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  21. May 3

    Reflection Or Prescription

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