Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Days 218-222 – Land of the Unforeseen

    The Land of the Unforeseen: “I cannot paint or sing my mystery because, by definition, I don’t know it myself. But, I can honor it. We need to be seekers. For in seeking, our mystery may join with the mystery… Continue reading

  • Days 216-217 “In Spite of It All….YES!”

     “I think the most important question facing humanity is ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves.” -Albert Einstein Note: W/E Essay by Guest Contributor Candace Nagle Albert… Continue reading

  • Days 211-215 – Motionless

    “When I’m seeking, I never seem to find what matters. Motionless, I fall, if briefly, into the quiet lap that rests behind the heart. It is in these moments when the truth of the world arrives.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading

  • Days 209-210 “…with God All Things Are Possible.”

    “Guess now who holds thee?” Death,” I said. But, there, the silver answer rang,–“Not Death, but Love.” ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning What was life like before we moved through the portal of our Mother’s womb, to the waiting hands ready to… Continue reading

  • Days 207-208 – Celebrating the “Ordinary”

    “Even if we occasionally do extraordinary things, perhaps, we are all ordinary.Is that such a terrible thing? Or is it something to celebrate as one more way in which we are all joined in our brief journey through this world.”… Continue reading

  • Days 204-206 The Turn to Beauty

    “When an ugly tragedy strikes in a way that the whole nation feels, it may look like Beauty has gone into hiding. But, it is we who have turned toward our shadow side and away from her light.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading

  • Days 202-203 “My Name is I AM”

       "Yahweh", according to the Jewish tradition is the unspeakable name of God; not to be spoken but breathed. Incredibly, with focused intention you may hear the actual sound as you inhale and exhale. Richard Rohr, offers a beautiful revelation,… Continue reading

  • Days 197-201 – “Life Piled on Life” – Living What We Believe

    “If we find Love in every moment, the courage to live with passion will follow. Fear can only birth despair. Love’s four children are courage, wisdom, passion and compassion.” Continue reading

  • Days 195-196 I am Love

    "I Am Love"Author Unknown "Some say I can fly on the wind, yet I haven’t any wings.Some have found me floating on the open sea, yet I cannot swim.Some have felt my warmth on cold nights, yet I have no… Continue reading

  • Days 190-194 – Do You Call Yourself Beloved?

    “Do you call your self beloved in this world? Love breeds Love. It’s absence nurtures hate and anger and gives birth to fear.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading