It's Friday, May 9th, 2025.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN

Hello All, It's Friday.

I pray everyone has a nice lazy weekend.  To know that even one life has breathed easier because you lived; that is to have succeeded. - Emerson   

Compliments about your appearance are nice but when somebody compliments you as a person, the way you think, your laugh, your personality, how genuine your heart is, that hits differently.   Somewhere, someone is searching for you in every person they meet. And while you may not be everyone's cup of tea, you don't have to be.  Tea has never apologized for not being coffee, it simply gravitated toward those who chose it.

Remember growth is not always about money or status, sometimes the best growth is within you, the way you think, the way you feel, the way you react to situations and how you deal with it.  You deserve a life that feels good for your nervous system. Do whatever it takes to get there.

Just in case no one has told you today.  You're worth having around.  You're worth committing to.  You're worth appreciating.  You're worth loving. I love you all.

LaQuita Burden, BSN, RN is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator at Norton Healthcare, passionate about empowering healthcare professionals through education. Beyond her career, she loves to share wisdom and encouragement with others. As a devoted mother, LaQuita spreads love and kindness, striving to uplift those around her in both her personal and professional life.