Erie “Chip” Chapman
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Happy Holidays
The gift of family and friends is beyond measuring. Our grandchildren are, like all children are the future of this world. Sending Radical Loving Care and best wishes to all. -Erie Continue reading
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A Star To Guide Us By
There is something timeless about the glow of a Christmas tree on a winter night. Its soft lights invite us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the quiet magic of the season. One of my most cherished holiday traditions… Continue reading
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Self Care for Caregivers
You, as a caregiver, are a person who cares about others on a regular basis. You make time to give care and seldom miss providing superior care. But, do you provide enough care to yourself? This may seem self serving,… Continue reading
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Dreaming of Riverside
Everybody dreams. 90+% forget them.* Not me. Last night another variation on an old dream. In this version, I am President & CEO of Riverside and OhioHealth once again (left in 1995!) In the dream, I am 82, my current… Continue reading
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Made to Belong
“We are made to belong.”- David Whyte Whyte’s quote (above) stars in the movie plot of our lives. Scene: California’s Warner Avenue Public School. Time: Recess. Autumn, 1954 “Wanna go out and play?” I asked my 6th grade friend Steve… Continue reading
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The Practical Impact of “Sacred”
“How do I kick up patient/employee satisfaction like you did, Erie?” I am often asked. “Culture.” I answer. “How?” they ask. “The better question is ‘Why?’ I respond. “Why” energizes “How.” Leaders who practice this simple idea win practical results.… Continue reading
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Who’s Listening?
If “pearls of wisdom” were real gems any caregiver who listened to our alumni’s lives would be rich. We amassed vast collections of these pearls. Now, we offer them at no cost. Who’s taking them? All that wisdom. But who’s… Continue reading
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A New Day, A New Post
We’re thrilled to finally have a solid grasp of our WordPress website and are excited to continue building and sharing content for the Journal of Sacred Work blog. With each update, we aim to provide meaningful insights, reflections, and inspiration, and we… Continue reading
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Planting Seeds that Will Some Day Grow
Prophets of a Future Not Our Own It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kindom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime… Continue reading
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To Reach the Open Hand
When I reflected upon what I might offer for this Labor Day weekend, my hope is that you might find some respite from all your toil. This is for all caregivers… for you are in my heart and in my… Continue reading
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