Journal of Sacred Work

Erie “Chip” Chapman

  • A Special Presentation for Caregivers

    Waterfalls are restful because of their profound natural energy. They do no laboring, have no bills, no worries or troubles. They do not even know their names. They just are.  Continue reading

  • Doing Small Things Beautifully

    The following reflection is a letter that my good friend Nathanial Vose M.Div, BCC, SEP shared with colleagues as he reflects upon his healthcare journey and beauty of working hospice care.  For the past nine years, I've been blessed to… Continue reading

  • Is Peace Red, Blue or White? Ask Kathleen – August 26-30

    As caregiver Kathleen Grannan writes, “We can do better than just hate and anger. It’s on us to breech the divide.” Continue reading

  • Be Still And Know…

    One stillness-practice to NOTICE breathing. To exhale noise and breathe in peace. To be still and know. Try it now. Continue reading

  • Honoring A life Well Lived

      Recently, I shared a little about my journey drawing mandalas as a spiritual art form. One of the ways it has helped me is in times of grief. I discovered drwaing as a medium  to process my grief as… Continue reading

  • Finding Hope

      When the world feels hopeless and heartless, take a moment to look around. There are beautiful humans everywhere, often hiding in plain sight in cabs, on buses, in cafes, on trains, in libraries, on park benches, in laundromats, on… Continue reading

  • Courage? August 5-9

    Male energy starts wars. Female energy heals. On August 6, pioneering battlefield nurse Susie King Taylor would have turned 126. Take a moment to honor her Radical Loving Care™. Continue reading

  • The Center of the Universe

    For those who keep company with us through this Journal, we thank you! Through the years, I have discovered expression of my spirituality through drawing Mandalas which offers endless possibilities. If you are curious about the name mandala, it is… Continue reading

  • Does Life Guarantee Joy?

    Suffering comes to us all. But we have to work to find happiness. Judy Herendeen is one who has helped others on their journey to joy. Continue reading

  • What Dreams Are Made Of

    Last night, while dreaming I wrote my Journal entry for this week but when I awoke, I discovered a blank page and my recollections faded from the page like invisible ink… As I began my days routine, I was standing… Continue reading