Quality in What We Do

"Be a yardstick of quality.  Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." Steve Jobs

We have all heard similar stories:  about the people who see something bigger and better in what they do.  The familiar story of the 3 people working with bricks and mortar -- when asked what they were doing, the first complained about the work and the dust, the second said they were building a structure, and the third said with delight that he was building a cathedral.  Our attitudes toward what we are doing have a huge impact on our moods and the quality of what we produce.  In caregiving, it has been my intention to do it well, with graciousness toward the care receiver.  We model for others in how we do the caregiving, and we model for others in how we take care of ourselves within the caregiving.  Our first obligation must be to tend to our own health and well being, while also treating the care receiver with respect.