From the Desk of Joan Bishop, Executive
Director: A Focus on Gratitu
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With many people wanting better health or less pain it’s easy to center our thoughts on things we cannot have or don’t like in our lives. It’s much healthier to shift the focus to the things we are grateful for. This helps to elevate our mood and brings a different perspective to our lives.
At Oley, we mourn the recent deaths of several of our members, including Lee Koonin and Colyn Woods. Although it’s not always possible and instant, we do need to shift our thoughts to try to focus on how extremely grateful we are for the time we shared with them and how much they enhanced the lives of everyone they touched. I admit that these situations require all of our strength.
Oley trustees and staff realize the need for more programs but turn to the impact that our existing efforts have had on Oley members. We’re grateful for all of the help we have received and look forward to a future centered on People Helping People.