Journal of Sacred Work

Meditations

  • Days 160-164 – The Only Path to Compassion

    The road to compassion runs through the city of pain. Pain burns unique brands into each of us. We experience agony differently so none of us ever knows the experience of another. Take note of the courage of star CEO… Continue reading

  • Days 153-157 – Men & Tears

    If you are ever present when a man cries you do not have to say anything. When we are allowed to hug again give him one. If not, say, “I am so glad you have the strength to shed tears.” Continue reading

  • Days 139-143 – Healing Water

    Actual wells run dry. Love’s never does. But, as life’s demands scare us from living love we grow thirstier & forget how to water our souls. Or shun the work it takes. Love’s soft rains bring Spring’s healing touch. Whether the… Continue reading

  • Days 132-136 – The Enemies of Presence

     The most soul-enriching path is the hardest to choose: It is to sit with Fear. Watch it. Befriend it as a teacher that will illuminate truth. To listen to it as a guide to the Love we were meant to… Continue reading

  • 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 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 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 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 89-93 How to Stir The Sky

    Adults have magic powers. Look at the effect you have when you thank a caregiver, smile at a policemen or tell a doctor you are grateful for her work. Consider your impact when you meet a patient’s eyes with love… Continue reading

  • Days 82-86 Two Reasons Why Some Crises Unite Us

    Radical Loving Care calls us to love even when Fear says it makes no sense. Why? Because love is the heart of our highest humanity. Continue reading