Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Days 80-83 – Open Forum

    Holy Week is a time during which Christians and others may celebrate the entire range of feelings through the experience of the enduring Christian narrative. Our hope is that caregivers will share their thoughts in this space by clicking on… Continue reading

  • Day 79 – Reflections

    Reflection can be a powerful opportunity for our hearts to become re-engaged in what we are doing. Continue reading

  • Day 78 – Glimmers

    Ultimately, visual art, whether as painting, silhouettes, photographs or movies, is about perception. How do we, as caregivers, see each other and our patients? Have we trained our hearts to see the rich layers that exist within each person we… Continue reading

  • Day 77 – How Art Awakens us to be Human

    This is why all caregivers need to stay in touch with art. And it’s why it’s worth taking a glance at a five minute video of a community of actors who decide to challenge the routine of everyday by creating… Continue reading

  • Day 76 – Soul Friends on St. Patrick’s Day

    What better day to reflect on beliefs and Irish customs of Ireland than on St. Patrick’s Day! Continue reading

  • Days 73-75 – Open Forum

    As regular readers know, the Journal is always dedicated to caregivers. Fridays and the weekend are a special chance for sharing via this Journal. Click on Comments, below, to post your thoughts.Thank you Continue reading

  • Day 72 – Love’s Calling to Leaders

    Today’s meditation is written by Cathy Self, Senior Vice-President for the Baptist Healing Trust. Why is this work so hard? We hold a high standard and some days I, too, wonder if the standard is too high? Is it really… Continue reading

  • Day 71 – A Clinic Called Hope

    We all find energy and courage in different places. The best energy may come from the same place. Continue reading

  • Day 70 – The Box

    There’s a concept psychologists and organizational analysts have understood for a long time that can help all of us. It’s the idea that when we become angry or exceptionally emotional, our cognitive abilities are altered. In other words, our usual… Continue reading

  • Day 69 – Wondering

    it’s injustice, as I see it, that leaves me wondering. What I wonder is, why can’t we follow Mother Theresa’s blessing? And why can’t I, as one of the lucky people in the world, do more to relieve the anguish… Continue reading