Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Days 153-157 – Celebrating Others

    The phenomenon challenges countless relationships: We share an achievement with someone & before we finish we know right away: They either do not care or are envious. In fact, when we truly celebrate others we feel better ourselves. Continue reading

  • “I regret to inform you…”

    “His comrades, who never shrank from danger, shed tears over his grave and feel his loss deeply.” It’s not Memorial Day speeches referencing millions that reach our hearts. It is individual stories that can tear tears from our eyes. Continue reading

  • Days 151-152 Journey Without Distance

    Note: Reflection offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel Strolling without a destination, the day’s invitation was to linger without reason or a purpose, other than gratitude. Sitting idle upon the garden wall was a pair of worn leather boots without companion.… Continue reading

  • Days 146-150 – The Trick

    “Time is a trick. But the biggest trick of all is reality.” – Dane Dakota, from the film, “Alex Dreaming.” Continue reading

  • Days 144-145 May You…

    Note: Reflection shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel “To care is to enter into the experience of someone whose life is invaded by suffering and powerlessness, and to recognize not only their need for the care we can give but for… Continue reading

  • Days 139-143 – America’s Newest Healing Hospital – Bingham Memorial

    Few hospitals deliver healing as well as curing. Bingham Memorial Hospital has recently become Healing Hospital Certified as a place that offers both. Continue reading

  • Days 137-138 A Mother’s Letter

    Note: Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel To my first born son, Lee I remember driving to work each day and carrying you within me and loving that you accompanied me wherever I went. Oh the anticipation and the joy. After… Continue reading

  • Days 132-136 – What lives in Negative Space?

    Every good artist learns that negative space holds the key to positive space. “Empty” areas allow images to breath, notes to sing & caregivers to listen for Love’s voice. Continue reading

  • Days 130-131 Walking in Unity

    Note: Shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel. On April 29th over 200,000 people marched outside the White House to protest the devastating rollbacks of Obama’s Clean Power Plan. All around the country over 370 sister marches unfolded as people walked in… Continue reading

  • Days 125-129 – Courage

    “Courage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life,” Whyte writes. But it is always easier to hide. Courage is a choice. The only way to live fully is to choose it. Continue reading