Journal of Sacred Work

As we express our human longing, we may, at some moment, step back a bit and recognize ourselves as silly expressions of life’s longing for itself. And we may forgive ourselves for only being human. After all, Christianity is a… Continue reading

A potential danger for committed caregivers, however, is believing that success is about working all of the time. Personal commitment does not require that we become workaholics. In fact, workaholic behavior can block success just as effectively as can lazy… Continue reading

Everyone with a computer and a camera now has the capability to become their own television station. This is the phenomenon of YouTube and others. Who is this kid making the strange sounds and maybe making you laugh? He’s no… Continue reading

Humanity is won by continuing to play in the face of certain defeat. – Ralph Ellison This is a thing that Love does. It is the nurse who comforts a terminally ill baby and stays with him until the moment… Continue reading

We are all more than our moods. And we need to find the strength to love others when their mood may make them seem especially “unlovable.” Continue reading

Fortunately, most caregivers, especially the angels we know as physical and occupational therapists, maintain a beautiful sense of appreciation for the humanity of those for whom they care. Yet we can never be reminded often enough the presence of illness,… Continue reading

The man whose life he saved on the Subway certainly doesn’t care about motivation. The question is not one of faith. It is a question of the human expression of Love. Love is patient, and kind and true. Love is… Continue reading

Meaning is what tells us we count. The key to Frankl’s survival was his constant focus on the vision of what could be. As you move through your day today, I invite you to reflect on Frankl’s story and the… Continue reading

What does it mean to be true to our souls? How much courage does it take to let go of the stone and to swim in a new direction? Continue reading

We listen to the stories of those around us. And we tell them our own. And in the resonance between speaker and listerner, the light of love shines in the eyes of each. Continue reading