Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Days 42-43 Morning Mist

    There is something beautiful about a morning mist descending sleepily upon Mother Earth.   Majestic; veiled in mystery. A timeless knowing & unknowing, encompassing all;  past, present & yet to be. We are the bold mountains, the morning mist, the… Continue reading

  • Days 37-41 Is Gratitude Better Than Pride?

       After each of my children graduated from high school as both valedictorians and and Student Body President a friend said to me, "You must be so proud." Of course, I answered that I was.    But another friend said, "Maybe the… Continue reading

  • Days 37-41 Gratitude or Pride?

    Tethered to the earth we struggle to express ourselves with the best words we can find. What happens to your energy when you choose the word “gratitude” instead of “pride?” Continue reading

  • Days 35-36 The Beauty of Your Soul

    Shared by Liz Wessel: "FRIENDSHIP is a mirror to presence and a testament to forgiveness.” “Friendship not only helps us see ourselves through another’s eyes, but can be sustained over the years only with someone who has repeatedly forgiven us for… Continue reading

  • Days 30-34 – Who Should Lead Caregivers?

    “The difference between the right & wrong leader is the difference between sunshine & gloom. Leadership incompetency is a hidden health care tragedy. Nurses & physicians who achieved medical certifications were never tested for their leadership skills. Caregivers & patients… Continue reading

  • Days 28-29 “The One Who Dreamed the Universe”

    Note: shared by Liz Wessel;  an excerpt from "Eternal Echoes" by John O’Donohue. “The one who dreamed the universe loved circles. There is some strange way in which everything that goes forward is somehow still travelling within the embrace of… Continue reading

  • Days 23-27 – Changing the Past

    Want to change your history? Our past is a library of books we wrote. Rewrite those books & you change your life. As the cartoon priest said, “Change comes from within.” Continue reading

  • Days 21-22 When Lightning Strikes

    Reflection by Liz Wessel On walks through Irvine Park I have often passed by this tree but not without notice. Each time I find myself pausing to gaze upon her with curiosity and awe. This tree sustained a great shock… Continue reading

  • Days 16-20 “Delivered From Distraction”

    “People with ADD often have a special “feel” for life, a way of seeing right into the heart of matters, while others have to reason their way along methodically.” We need to honor as well as treat people afflicted with… Continue reading

  • Days 14-15 We Are The Ones

    Note: Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel The recent election has magnified a great chasm that seems to separate us one from another. Collectively as well as individually we bear witness to the best and the worst in ourselves. We live… Continue reading