Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Days 125-129 From Whom Did You Learn Love?

    My image of mom, “Final Days” ended up hanging in the Vanderbilt Art Gallery this past year. Write down who taught you love & how. Create something to honor that person. Avoid easy answers like, “My mom was great,” or… Continue reading

  • Days 123-124 A Sacred Pause

    In an interview Mr. Roger's was asked: "When speaking, you invite people to take ten seconds to think about those people who've helped become who you are. "What kind of reaction have you received?” “Just wonderful. I think silence is… Continue reading

  • Days 118-122 – What Kübler-Ross Missed

    Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl said meaning flows from the work we do, the love we give & our courage in the face of suffering. Millions are rediscovering the rich meaning of a once matter-of-fact encounter: a loving hug. When that practice… Continue reading

  • Days 116-117 Praise Be

      Praise Be for thee… Shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel Continue reading

  • Days 111-115 – The New Two Dimensional Relationships

    Does the widening phenomenon of two-dimensional encounters threaten our humanity? What happens to compassion when we fall ill & our caregivers know us only as electronic images that can be turned off & on like a television? Continue reading

  • Days 109-110 THE ESSENTIALS

    This essay title reminds me of an FBI TV show from the 60’s with the dramatic music striking out the chords, Dun, dah dun Dah, “THE ESSENTIALS.”  Rather than solving real FBI case files scientists are working to find the… Continue reading

  • Days 103-107 – Illusions

    The photograph is a harmless reflection. The President’s claim, on the edge of March, that “COVID-19 is a hoax” was an illusion that put millions of caregivers at risk. Supply shortages continue. Let’s honor our caregivers with facts & action not… Continue reading

  • Days: 101-102 What Does It Mean To Wash Another’s Feet?

    During Holy week, what comes to mind is the powerful, yet humble gesture of Jesus washing the disciple’s feet. In reflecting on the spiritual meaning of this act, what resonates deeply are thoughts based on a homily given by the… Continue reading

  • Days 96-100 – Celebrating Caregivers in Song

    Please watch this video thank you and pass it along on your Facebook and/or Instagram page or via email. Thank you caregivers everywhere – now & always. Hallelujah! Continue reading

  • Days 95-96 Just For A Moment

    Dear Love. Please help me to rest. I place my list of things to do in your hands. Just for one moment. I let it go. I place my thoughts about how things should be different in your hands, Just… Continue reading