By: Peggy Tyson, SPHR, Human Resources Director
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| Peggy Tyson |
This
time of year reminds me of the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. Do you remember the story of George Bailey
in the movie? He wasn’t happy with his
life because he felt discouraged and didn’t feel he had met up to his
potential. He goes to a bridge to end
his life, and he ends up jumping in to save Clarence, his guardian angel
(Clarence had been sent down to earth to earn his wings by helping George). Clarence shows George what life would have
been like without his life of service at the Building and Loan that George ran.
How his wife never would have married and his children never would have been
born. George is reminded of the important ways he has touched so many people in
the town.
At
the end of the movie, George is a changed man.
People of Bedford Falls give George a basket full of money that they had
all scraped together to help George out of his financial crisis. George’s
brother returns from the war and says, “I want to toast my brother George – the
richest man in the world!” And my
favorite part of the movie is the tinkling bell that indicates that Clarence
received his wings.
Why
did George change from discouraged to appreciative? Because somebody showed him purpose, worthwhile
work, and making a difference.
I
want everyone to know that the work we do at Research Psychiatric Center has
purpose, is worthwhile work, and is making a difference every day.
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