Category Archives: finding meaning

Alzheimer’s Awakening

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

She typically is seated in her bed, Eyes closed, yet aware, listening to those around her spread. Normally not a word ever passes her lips, Till this week’s Alzheimer’s Awakening, that felt like a Candid Camera clip. She opened her … Continue reading →

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A Newborn’s Cry

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

When I hear a newborn baby’s cry I can’t just idly walk on by I have to look, check and see That tiny person, oh, so wee Perhaps it’s ‘cuz I miss my babies All grown up, Now a young … Continue reading →

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Body, Mind, Spirit

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Let us learn to: Feed our body with food Our mind with knowledge And our spirit with love In order to be The best God-light We can be. Chaplain Tamar 1.24.16

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The Path to God

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

As the world bashes Jews and Judaism and Israel It is clear the world has forgotten God’s instruction To humanity To be handed down to all of man and womankind Beginning with the Jewish people: To love your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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Not a Chance . . .

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Don’t wait To tell those you love that you love them To thank those who deserve thanks To make meaningful connections To build memories that last forever For if you wait too long That chance may pass you by . … Continue reading →

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Learning from My Patients

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Image from OutdoorLeaders.com This week I learned so much From so many I learned that in viewing death As the “next great adventure” Through which our soul must travel That we must never fear it. I learned To appreciate how … Continue reading →

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God Asks us to Cherish Life

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

  Terrorists, radical extremists, and general people haters, God doesn’t want you to hate and to destroy and claim it is for Him. He wants you to strive towards peace. He wants you to strive to love all people and … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Reflection for Hospice

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

As the holiday season approaches, we all strive to prepare For our own family’s needs, for which we are well aware What isn’t quite as easy, is knowing what to say and do For each of our patients and their … Continue reading →

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Godly, Angelic Moments Thanksgiving Week

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

This week twas Thanksgiving Like most hospice chaplains, I was working Visiting my patients Spiritually supporting them and their families One of my favorite patients was going fast She knew she may not see me again And she said, “Thank … Continue reading →

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There is Meaning In . . .

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

There is meaning . . . In every breath we take In every word we say Every interaction we undertake Every choice we make To say, to do To not say, to not do There is meaning in it all … Continue reading →

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