Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 231-232 From a Distance

    How perceptions obscure our ability to see; how a change in thought can lead to a change of heart. Continue reading

  • Days 223-225 Our Hidden Truth

      Note: A special thank you to Nic Askew for sharing his short film "One True Voice / Jonas Gerard." When artist, Jonas Gerard heard these words reflected back to him by a caregiver, “Jonas, you lost your voice” it… Continue reading

  • Days 216-217 “In Spite of It All….YES!”

     “I think the most important question facing humanity is ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves.” -Albert Einstein Note: W/E Essay by Guest Contributor Candace Nagle Albert… Continue reading

  • Days 211-215 – Motionless

    “When I’m seeking, I never seem to find what matters. Motionless, I fall, if briefly, into the quiet lap that rests behind the heart. It is in these moments when the truth of the world arrives.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading

  • Days 209-210 “…with God All Things Are Possible.”

    “Guess now who holds thee?” Death,” I said. But, there, the silver answer rang,–“Not Death, but Love.” ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning What was life like before we moved through the portal of our Mother’s womb, to the waiting hands ready to… Continue reading

  • Days 202-203 “My Name is I AM”

       "Yahweh", according to the Jewish tradition is the unspeakable name of God; not to be spoken but breathed. Incredibly, with focused intention you may hear the actual sound as you inhale and exhale. Richard Rohr, offers a beautiful revelation,… Continue reading

  • Days 195-196 I am Love

    "I Am Love"Author Unknown "Some say I can fly on the wind, yet I haven’t any wings.Some have found me floating on the open sea, yet I cannot swim.Some have felt my warmth on cold nights, yet I have no… Continue reading

  • Days 190-194 – Do You Call Yourself Beloved?

    “Do you call your self beloved in this world? Love breeds Love. It’s absence nurtures hate and anger and gives birth to fear.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading

  • Days 188-189 A Unifying Force

    "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe; to match your nature with Nature". -Joseph Campbell   I have heard it said, and I believe it to be true, that the unifying force… Continue reading

  • Days 183-187 The Self We Don’t Know

    “Suffering is our hardest teacher. The lessons are expensive. Why cast aside what our pain has taught us?” – Erie Chapman Continue reading