A Meaningful Life
Latest articles and thoughts from Meaningful Care Matters

Talking about the elephants in the room
“English people are really bad at talking about feelings.” “Eastern Europeans often talk in a very abrupt way.” “Filipino staff are always kind and hard-working.”

A lesson from Alice
I will always treasure an account from a staff member who had arrived at work upset, and was quickly met by Alice, one of our

Don’t bottle it up
I love seeing children hug one another when they share feelings of happiness. It is also profoundly moving to see children share feelings of sadness.

Mary did you know? The mystery of hope this Christmas
“Mary, Did You Know?” is a modern 20th century Christmas song. The lyrics are asking Mary if she knew the eventual significance and salvation her

Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is bright.Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

Dreaming the Impossible Dream
We all do it, staring out of the window, thinking about the places we want to go, the things we want to do, and who
