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
Joined March 2007

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

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  4. May 14
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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

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    "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
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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
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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
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    May 10

    BONG BONG

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  14. May 9
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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
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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
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    May 4

    BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG

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