Journal of Sacred Work

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  • The Light Within: Days 214-215

      The longer i live, the more deeply i learn that love — whether we call it friendship or family or romance — is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other's light. — Maria Poplova    One discovers the… Continue reading

  • Living in the Present Moment Days 207-208

    Last week we gathered together to celebrate a dear friend’s 82nd birthday.  She is afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Although she did not remember her friends, many who she had worked with, they reminisced with her and shared fond memories of… Continue reading

  • How “The Pink Panther” Changed YOUR Life – Days 202-206

     Caregivers and leaders change so many lives. Did someone unexpected change yours? Continue reading

  • For the Love of Mother Earth Day 2023-204

    Prayer of Blessing May the love of life fill our hearts.May the love of earthbring joy to heaven.May the love of selfdeepen our souls.May the love of neighborheal our world.As nations, as peoples, as families this daymay the love of… Continue reading

  • Don’t Squander Summer! Days 195-201

    "Don't Squander Summer!" The above words come to mind, spoken by a wonderful mentor. Another friend say’s, “this will be my best summer ever!, my best Christmas", etc. as it is how she lives her life. Someone who lives with… Continue reading

  • When Motive Matters Most – Days 190-194

    Healthcare boards MUST pick CEO’s whose motives align with mission first, not money. Continue reading

  • Greater than The Light of One Days 188-189

    “Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.”  I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading

  • A Candles Light Days 188-189

    “Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.”  I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading

  • The Gift of Peace Day 185

    Today many people throughout our country will celebrate and remember July 4th as the historic Declaration of Independence, in U.S. history, a document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of… Continue reading

  • Healing & Hope

    Today, I offer a simple prayer.  To the God of our own understanding, the spirit with whom we commune this morning – we ask that our minds be open, our hearts welcoming, our arms embracing. We lift up those whose… Continue reading